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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Detesting, Detasteing, vbl. n. [Detest v.] Detestation. — 1535 Stewart 44414.
This nobill king … sic hatrent at him hed, In the detesting of his cruell cryme 1688 Reg. Privy C. 3 Ser. XIII. 287.
The haill persons … of the said shyre have declared thair detasteing and abhorrence of the said murder
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