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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1549-1590
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Imperfect, In-, a. [e.m.E. imperfect(e (1557).] = Imperfite a. — 1549 Complaynte of Scotland 147/25.
O inperfect and vicius contrafait gentilman 1590 Aberd. Council Lett. I. 50.
Sum auld imperfect informall bukis, contenyng partes of buikis and sum levis
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