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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Lecent, v. P.t. lecentit. [Var. of Licent.] tr. To give leave, to authorize. — 1520 Fife Sheriff Ct. 182.
Johnne Ramkelour … lecentit and gave leife to Johnne Clapame … for to cast … peytis in the myre 1547 Cal. Sc. P. I. 6.
Vyll your grace lecent me to wrytt in Yngland and gyff me syk thyng as I sall resonably desyre for the same? c 1593 Douglas Corr. 189.
I … gaue yow the best counsall, albeit God wald nocht lecent yow to except it
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