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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1460
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(Partie,) -y, v.1 [Cf. F. partir part, divide, L. partīre divide, also (once) participate.] ? To share in, take part in. — c1460 Alex. (Taym.) 9006.
And gif it plesit party thare devise To change first Marchiane for Bites And for Porrus [etc.] … Thay sould thame greter lordis in hostage lede
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