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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Distinct, Destink, a. [ME. (Chaucer) and OF. distinct(e, L. distinctus.] Distinct, separate. — c1490 Irland Asl. MS. I. 12/21.
All thir synnis that he has distinct memor of 1513 Doug. x. Prol. 29.
The son … the fader … the haly gaist … thre distinct personage 1686 New Mills Manuf. 140.
That Mr. Marr shall keep two destink day books
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