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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Detestine, a. [Irreg. f. Detest v.] Detestable, odious. — c1550 Rolland C. Venus ii. 975.
Quhair I gat not bot ansueir detestine [: nyne, hine] Ib. iii. 369.
The law positiue It … haldis as detestine [: devine, etc.]
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