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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Desolate, Desolut, variants of Dissolute a. — 1549 Compl. 108/15.
The amourus persuasions of desolut ȝong men a1568 Bann. MS. 240 b/63.
To schaw hir clene of Tarquynis desolut cryme 1684 Glamis Bk. of Record 10.
A race of evill doers, desolate fellowes
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