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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1513, 1615-1657
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Appose, Appois, v. [ME. apose (early 14th c.), appose, var. of Oppose v.] To oppose. — 1513 Doug. xi. viii. 162.
Quhar that apposit am I c1615 Chron. Kings 87.
Knawing that the Cardinall appoissid him selff to sik interpryssis 1657 Balfour Ann. IV. 195.
This day the Viscount Neubrugh sate in the housse, non apposing it
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