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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Suade, Swade, v. [e.m.E. swade (1531), MF suader (15th-16th c. in Larousse), L. suādēre; or aphetic f. Persuade v.] ellipt. To persuade, induce, incite. = Persuade v. 2. — 1563 Cal. Sc. P. II 77.
Yt was easy to swade in respect the Quene was of counsell he shuld goo 1558-66 Knox II 356.
Wherein is expressed the nature of hypocrytis, whiche neather farther feareth nor loveth God then present danger or proffeitt suadeth
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