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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1630-1638
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Momentaneal, -iall, a. [e.m.E. momentaneall (c 1610), f. L. mōmentāne-us Momentanie a.] Happening in a moment, instantaneous; lasting for a moment, momentary. — 1638 Johnston Diary I. 328.
It was a wonder to seie so visible, sensible, momentaneal a chainge upon al 1630 Gordon Geneal. Hist. 420.
Bot that happiness wes both short and momentaniall
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