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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Abolis, v. Also: abolise, abollis, aboleis(e, -es. [Late ME. abolysshe (1490), F. aboliss-, abolir.] tr. To abolish.The Eng. form abolishe (-ische) is also used in Sc. from 1563. 1549 Compl. 79/2.
Al ȝour honest policie sal be aboleist 1562-3 Winȝet I. 123/24.
Gif ȝe abolise all thing that is abusit, quhat thing sal ȝe leue nocht abolissit? 1578 Conv. Burghs I. 69.
The fynall abolesing of the saidis merkatis 1581 Burne Disput. 37 b.
The ane hes pouar to aboleis death
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