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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Impair, v. [Late ME. impaire (1488–9). Cf. Empar(e v.] tr. To impair, damage, reduce injuriously; to reduce, decrease. — a1500 Prestis of Peblis 278 (Ch.).
Ȝour justice ar … Sa covetous … That thay ȝour lords impaires of thair pryce c1600 Montg. Suppl. xx. 7.
Drop doun sum grace quhilk may my paynis impair
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