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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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ADOPIT, v. pa.indic. or pa.p. Sc. form of adopted. (See P.L.D. §§ 63 and 63.2.) [ə′dɔpɪ̢t + ə′dopɪ̢t]Mry.(D) 1927 E. B. Levack Stories Old Lossiemouth 32:
The adopit quinie.

[Lat. adoptare, from ad + optāre, to wish. ]

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