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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Quotation dates: 1456
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Significaunce, n. [Late ME and ME significance, -aunce (c1450), OF significance, L. significantia, f. significāre; Signify v.] Meaning, import. — 1456 Hay II 20/29.
The emperour aw tobe knycht, in significaunce that he is lord and syre of all knychtis
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