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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1902
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†EXPOSE, v. To expound, explain (Uls. 1905 E.D.D. Suppl.). Found in Eng. 1483. Cf. Exposeetion.Uls. 1902 A. McIlroy Humour of Druid's Island 28:
Wull ye be likely tae be exposin' a bit o' chapter, think ye?
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