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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1572
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Protracte, n. [e.m.E. protracte (of time) (1536), -tract, L. protractus protraction, f. protract- p.p. stem of prōtrahere draw forth, prolong.] Prolongation, extension or wasteful use (of time). — 1572 Reg. Morton I 76.
By long delay and protracte of tyme many inconveniencis may chance
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