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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Quotation dates: 1562-1563, 1618
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Solve, v. [Late ME and e.m.E. solve (c1440), L. solvere to loose, release, set free.] a. To answer (a question). b. To resolve, settle (a problem). — 1562-3 Winȝet II 78/23.
Heir … sum men may dout quha [etc.] … lat him self speik and solue the quæstioun of the reidaris —b. 1618 Aberd. Council Lett. I 162.
In the same mater quhilk wes not solvit bot remittit to be persewit in common caus to the haill burrowis
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