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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1635-1689
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Enact, v. [ME. (1464).]
1. refl. = Act v. 4. 1635 Reg. Privy C. 2 Ser. VI. 4.
He is ready to enact himself to re-enter his said ward 1635 Ib.
Upon the pursuer's enacting of himself in terms of his offer 1653 Peebles B. Rec. II. 23.
John Smyth, … and Margaret Newtone … of their awne consent enactes themselves to repaire the eister kill 1689 Acts XII. 66/1.
A pass to go furth of the Kingdome upon his enacting himself never to returne
2. = Act v. 3. 1642 St. A. Presb. 7.
It is ordained … that he take the parties enacted to give obedience therto 1642 Ib.
[Three] salmond fishers … [are] enacted, … never to shutt a nett on the Sabbath 1661 Justiciary Ct. Rec. I. 13.
He was enacted in the books of adjournall … for his behaviour
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