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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1519-1534
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Observant(e, n. (and quasi-adj.). [e.m.E. observance pl. (c 1470), observant (1474).] a. One who observes or obeys (a law). b. Observant (Friars). —a. 1533 Boece viii. iii. 250 b.
The pepill for the maist parte … avowit thame to be diligent observantis of the law of God —b. 1519 Douglas Corr. 75.
Minister generall of the freris minoris callit observante 1534 Acta Conc. Publ. Aff. 426.
Ane profest freir of the freiris minouris of the observants
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