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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Desertioun, n. [OF. desertion, L. dēsertio. In e.m.E. from 1591.] Desertion; deserted condition. — 1528 Inchcolm Chart. 63.
To ask the desertioun of all the saidis evidentis 1535 Acts II. 342/2.
It is declarit … that na appellatioune fra sentence of desertioune of appellatioune befor interponit sall stop the geving of sick lettres c1550 Rolland C. Venus i. 23.
Quhen Pisces takis in his spheir possessioun, And Aquarie is put vnto desertioun
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