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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Pretend, ppl. adj. [Cf. Pretendit ppl. adj.] Concerning an alleged title that is not admitted or is denied by the speaker; inadmissible, untrue. — 1538 Selkirk B. Ct. (ed.) 194.
Of the quhilk pretend unavysset vordis ve deny all
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