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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1562-1580
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Determinat, v. (and p.t.). [e.m.E. determinate (1593).] a. intr. To determine, decide. b. tr. To limit. 1562-3 Winȝet I. 73/8.
Quhy determinat ȝe sa proudlie in heich materis 1562-3 Ib. 125/26.
Gif we … limitatis and determinatis nocht the wisdum of God be our phantasie 1563-1570 Buch. Wr. 27.
The King … determinat to go be sey to France a1578 Pitsc. I. 142/16.
Quhairthrow the king determinat to compell them … to rander [the house] 1580 Edinb. B. Rec. IV. 167.
To voit, conclude, and determinat … in all thingis
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