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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Resemblance, -ans, n. Also: ressemblaunce, -ence. [ME and e.m.E. resemblance (Chaucer), AF resemblance (a1300 in OED)] a. Likeness, similarity. b. To mak a resemblance, to make a comparison, draw an analogy. c. The fact of comparing one thing to another. —a. a1499 Contempl. Sinn. 433 (Asl.).
As na thing mare schawis resemblans To feyndlie feris than chyding & debate Ib. 732.
Quhar saull & body sall haf resemblans [Harl. ressemblaunce] … With detfull stature & with memberis enteire Ib. 1298 (Harl.).
Ressemblence 1590-1 R. Bruce Serm. 156.
For there is nothing makes this life happy but the resemblance and likelihood that we have with God —b. a1499 Contempl. Sinn. 1241 (Asl.).
In thi mynd mak a resemblans [Arund. remembrance]: Gif that a man [etc.] —c. 16.. Rudiments fol. 41a.
Conjunctiues … Quam, than, and other some adverbs of lykliehoode, resemblance, similitude