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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1552
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Repossede, v. [e.m.E. (1545). Cf. obs. F. reposséder (18th c. in Littré).] tr. To reoccupy (lands). — 1552 Sel. MSS Q. Mary 56.
As also to repossede my roumes and possessiones in those parties wheir I may the better menteynie my … estait
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