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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Lessen, Lesn-, v. [e.m.E.: cf. Les v.1] tr. To make less, reduce in scope, value, etc., devaluate. — c1650 Spalding II. 9.
Wee have lesned our cair of our nichtbouris c1680 Mackenzie Affairs 240.
He was said to haue adulterated and lessen'd our coin
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