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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Represent, n. [Represent v. Cf. late ME (once) represent (c1400).] An appearance, aspect, sight. — 1501 Doug. Pal. Hon. 1157.
The fresche bewtie, the gudelie representis … Of thame Ib. 1904.
In at a boir I blent, Quhair I beheld the glaidest represent That euer in eirth I, wretchit catiue, kend
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