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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1399-1400
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Resuscit, v. [OF ressusciter (c1130 in Larousse), L. resuscitāre, late ME resuscit(e (a1450). Cf. Resuscitat v.] tr. To bring back to life. — a1400 Legends of the Saints v 372.
pres. In his name to resuscit ȝou — a1400 Legends of the Saints iii 289.
p.t. Thame resuscit he … to the lyfe — a1400 Legends of the Saints xl 472.
p.p. That he that deit … Wes resuscit in til hy
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