: the doctrines of Duns Scotus

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First Known Use

1812, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Scotism was in 1812

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“Scotism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Scotism. Accessed 20 Mar. 2025.

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