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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Last, n.4 [ME. (? once only) last (Cursor M.), e.m.E. (1587– ): cf. also Lest; f. Last,v.1] Long duration. — 1375 Barb. xiii. 48.
The Ynglis archeris schot so fast, That, mycht thar schot haf had last [E. haff ony last] It had beyne hard to Scottis men ?1438 Alex. ii. 4987.
Euill may nocht haue last; His end he seis approchand fast 1590-1 Bruce Serm. 164.
Gif we look to the long last and diuturnitie of the plague
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