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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Resident, n.2 [e.m.E. = residue (a1610), sediment (1625).] Remainder; the persons remaining from a larger group, collectively. — c1590 Fowler II 41/1.
In Constantinus age the resident of the faithfull was so small that [etc.]
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