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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Erst, adv. [ME. erst, erest, OE. ǽrest.] Formerly. — 1513 Doug. Exclam. 45.
Now salt thou … to onletterit folk be red on hycht, That erst was bot with clerkis comprehend
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