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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Approvit, ppl. a. Also: approvyd, -wyd, approvet, etc. [Past pple. of Approve v.] Tried, tested; proved. c1420 Wynt. viii. 419.
Gyve custwme approvyd may be knawyn Ib. 760.
The custwme approwyd is gud to ta 1456 Hay I. 281/12.
Gif the … knycht and his lignie war approvit men of honour 15.. Edinb. B. Rec. 49.
The approvit scrollis of the auld bukis 1596 Dalr. I. 227/20.
The approuet and accustomed consuetude of the Kirkes
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