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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Project, v. [e.m.E. and late ME proiecte (Caxton), -ject to plan; also, to cast away (c 1557), to cause to protrude (1624), to protrude (1718), L. project-, p.p. stem of prō-icere, -jicere. Cf. F. purjeter (12th c.) pourjeter (14th c.) projetter (1452 in Godef. Compl.] intr. To jut out, stick out beyond (adjacent parts). — 1683 Martine Reliq. Divi Andreae 182.
The chapel … projects out upon it [the steeple] about two foot
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