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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Degres, n. [L. dīgressus; e.m.E. digress (1598–1679).] a. A digression. — c1552 Lynd. Mon. 5929. b. A departure from right reason.
Thocht I haif maid sum lang degres — c1590 J. Stewart 217 § 69.
Behold this diwelische dolorus degres And sentence mad, quhilk thay do all profes
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