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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Inventit, ppl. a. [e.m.E. -ed (1541).] Fabricated, fictitious. — 1549 Compl. 2/24.
Ane sinister inuentit fals titil Ib. 82/11.
Inuentit fablis 1569-73 Bann. Memor. 216.
Thair first inventit lie a1570-86 Maitland Maitl. F. xiv. 10.
Ane roundar of inuentit talis Id. Ib. xcix. 21.
To get thair land for ane inventit cryme
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