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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Quintessencit, ppl. adj. [Quintessence v.] ? Quintessential, that is the most refined or purest specimen of that class of persons. — 1596 James VI Facs. Nat. MSS III lxxix.
Secretaire I finde youre aduyce agrees iuste uith my auin opinion concerning oure quintessencit Frenche mannis dispatche
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