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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Habitant, n. Pl.: habitans. [Late ME. habytaunt, F. habitant.] An inhabitant. — 1398 Slater Early Sc. Texts No. 38.
The garnisons of the castellis sal noght inquiete the habitans 1558-66 Knox II. 438.
This cytie salbe desolat without ane habitant
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