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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1545
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Repulsioun, n. [Late ME and e.m.E. repulsyon divorce (Lydgate), forcing back (1547), F. répulsion (15th c. in Larousse), L. repulsiōn-, f. repellere Repuls(e v.] The action of forcing or driving back. — 1545 Acta Conc. Publ. Aff. 540.
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