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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1680
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Practicall, adj. [e.m.E. (1570, 1604, 1617, etc.) pertaining to practice, engaged in practice, etc., f. as Practik(e adj. and Practik n.] To be made practicall, to be performed in practice, to be put into practice: cf. Practicat p.p. 1 a, Practik v. 3, Practis(e v. 2. — 1680 Dunblane Synod 163.
The Bishop and Synod ordain the act of Synod … anent recording of ministers' stipends &c. to be made practicall
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