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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1531-1568
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Infound, v. [ME. (c 1430), L. infundere.] tr. To infuse, instill. — 1531 Bell. Boece II. 515.
Sic thingis … sall infound na les experience … than ye war travellit throw the warld 1533 Boece xi. xii. 430.
In the apill ar mony fyne stanys … quhilkis infoundis in man celestiall strenth a1568 Scott xxxvi. 41.
Creat within me and infound Ane hart immaculat and mound
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