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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Quotation dates: 1615-1635
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Transparent, adj., n. [Late ME and e.m.E. transparaunt (1413), transparente (1432-50), F. transparent, med.L. transparent-.] a. adj. Transparent, that can be seen through. b. noun, fig. Transparency, clarity. —a. 1615 Reg. Privy S. MS 21 Nov.
Ane transparent glass —b. 1635 Dickson Hebrews 202.
The Jew … had neede, through the spectacles, and transparent of these typicall sacrifices … to take a newe view of the true sacrifice which was to come
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