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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1481-1521, 1574
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Affirmat, p.p. and p.t. Also: afirmat. [L. affirmātus p.p.] Affirmed; confirmed. —1481 Aberd. B. Rec. I. 411 (Robert Elect afirmat of Abirden). 1521 Dunferm. B. Rec. 208 (that the act suld be approbat and affirmat). 1574 St. A. Kirk S. 400 (affirmat, ratifiit and approvit).
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