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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1456-1499
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Commocioun, n. [Late ME. (1471) and OF. commocion. Cf. Commotioun.] Commotion, disturbance. — 1456 Hay II. 91/21.
It afferis … nocht to be hyely na irefull … That nane evill commocioun cum betuix thame and him to brek luferent a1499 Contemplacioun of Synnaris 14.
As the se is euer in commocioun a1499 Ib. 862.
Than sall the elymentis … All stand in quyet but commocioun
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