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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Restable, v. [e.m.E. restable (c1540), OF restablir, rétablir (1120 and 1155 in Larousse); Estabill v.] To restore to (in) a former state; to reinstate. — 1494 Loutfut MS 4b.
Thai may be restablit & put in the sammyn stat and degre thai war in quhyair he gert thaim ces
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