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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Desperance, n. [ME. desperaunce (a 1225), OF. desperance. Cf. Disperance.] Despair. — c1550 Rolland C. Venus i. 790.
Ȝone waryit wicht, Hecht Desperance
Ib. 906; etc.
Hir act [that] scho had to do with Desperance

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