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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Replic, -plec, v. [e.m.E. replique (Caxton), F. répliquer (13th c. in Hatz.-Darm.), L. replicāre to unfold, reply.] a. tr. To answer, reply to (an argument). b. intr. To speak in reply; to make answer. —a. 1456 Hay I 167/9.
Than ansueris the baroun replicand this argument sayand that gude law [etc.] —b. 1532 Dunferm. Reg. Ct. 74.
Abraham Creichton prolocquitor … replecan aganys the samyn [objection] allegit [etc.]
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