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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1590-1603
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Incend, v. [e.m.E. (1502), L. incendere.] tr. To kindle, set on fire, set alight. — c1590 J. Stewart 53/21.
Tuo firs scho brocht To Vulcans fyre, … Incendit thair ay birning to remaine 1603 Philotus lv.
The raging low, … That dois my breist and body al combure. Incendit with the dart of grit desyre
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