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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1568
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Performatione, n. (e.m.E. performacion the action of performing (1504).) — 1568 Reg. Morton I. 38.
Gyf ȝe … will do diligence to stoppe the performatione of thair intention [etc.]
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