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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Congratulat, v. [e.m.E. congratulate (1548), L. congrātulārī.] intr. and tr. To congratulate. — 1600 Hamilton Facile Tr. 104.
S. Paul … congratulats to the Romane Christians sayand [etc.] 1708 Rec. Convention of Royal Burghs IV. 455.
To congratulat your Majestie upon the … success of your armes
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