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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Disert, Desert, a. [ME. diserte (c 1425), e.m.E. disert (1647), L. disertus.] Eloquent. —c1590 J. Stewart 261/241 (with desert voce). 1587-99 Hume Epistle 14 (disert mediciner).
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