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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Neces(se, a. [Late ME. nesesse, L. necesse neut. adj.] Necessary, needful. — 1456 Hay I. 89/18.
Quhat thingis may ger move bataill necesse 1563-1570 Buch Wr. 24.
It is als neces to your l. to understand thair pretens
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