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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Empaschement, n. [Var. of Empesch(e)ment. Cf. Empasche,v.] Hindrance, impediment. — 1621 Acts IV. 696/2.
The pluralitie of clerkis … cannot eschaipe bot to breid confusioun and empaschement to the lordis in examining … of materis
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