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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1607
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Imploying, vbl. n. [e.m.E. (1607).] Laying out, expending (of money). — 1607 Glasgow B. Rec. I. 270.
Anent the bestowing and imploying of the vnlawis, … that the samyne sould be applyit [etc.]
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