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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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(Prepare,) Prepair, n. [e.m.E. prepare (a 1548).] Preparation; the act of preparing. = Preparatio(u)n n. 1. But perh. infin. use of Preparev. after Mak v.1 29 c. — 1535 Stewart 20865.
Beseikand him that he wald mak prepair
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