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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Accomplis, -pleis, -ples, v. [ME. accomplice (late 14th c.), -yse, -ysshe, etc., OF. accompliss-, accomplir.] tr. To accomplish.1456 Hay I. 11/34 (quhill that was accomplisid). 1482 Edinb. Chart. 146 (wele obseruet, kepit, and accomplesit). 1560 Rolland Seven S. 22/11 (to accomplische ȝour will). 1581 Hamilton Cath. Tr. 80 b (the prophecie vas accompleist). 1588 King Cat. 203/12 (the 6 houris in 4 yeres accompleseit ane day). 1610 7th Rep. Hist. MSS. 723/1 ( … hais accomplisit his voiage). 1622-6 Bisset I. 76/32 (to accompleis ane bettir wark).