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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1560-1578
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Exceptioun, n.2 [ME. excepcioun (Wyclif). Cf. Except v.2] Acceptation. — 1560 Rolland Seven Sages 4037.
Na exceptioun thair is of personage In sicht of God a1578 Pitsc. I. 289/24.
To minister iustice equallie baitht to great and small without exceptioun of persons
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