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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Submersio(u)n, n. [OF submersion (1314 in Larousse), late L. sub-, summersiōn- a sinking, drowning, submersion. Cf. e.m.E. submersion (1611).] An instance of submerging; a flood, deluge, inundation. — c1420 Wynt. iv 1411 (C).
A fel submersion and suddane Has nere the cite hail ourtane; For of Tybyr the rewere … Rasse [etc.] 1490 Irland Mir. II 5/12.
[God] causit mony hevy punycioun cum vpone the waurld as … the submersioun of Sodome and Gomor
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