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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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(Suagement,) Suadgement, n. [Suage v.] Assuagement of, relief from (mental pain). — c1590 J. Stewart 89/338.
So from him self he vold the treuth oscuir Vith trembling dreid in his perturbit braine Sum suadgement schersing be consait vnsuir
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