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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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†REPREE, v. ne.Sc. form of Eng. reprove. See P.L.D. § 70.1.Abd. 1832 W. Scott Poems 132:
Lat ony ane speak out that kens , I'll be repree'd.Abd. 1871 W. Alexander Johnny Gibb xviii.:
Some o' the ceevil authorities begood to repree an' thraten.