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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Affectit, a. [e.m.E. affected (16th c.); app. somewhat later than in Sc. use.] Inclined; (well or ill) disposed; partial, prejudiced. — 1535 Stewart 30208.
To fornicatioun affectit [he] wes Ib. 37213.
On to his sone affectit so wes he … 1593 Reg. Morton I. 182.
Accompanyet with the best affectit of ȝour freindis 1581 Hamilton Cath. Tr. 12 b.
Ony particular mannis affectit opinion
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