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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Quent, adj.2 [? OF coint, L. cognitus, in this sense (cf. Quentadj.1 (adv.)), or ? aphetic f. Acquent p.p.] Well acquainted, familiar, known, accustomed. — 1531 Bell. Boece (M) I 169.
As new seruandis ar in derisioun amangis the quent houshald [1821 servitouris] 1535 Stewart 13830.
Quhen men ar in ouir greit prosperitie, … Vice growis quent and vertu is miskend
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