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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1550
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Apprise, v.2 Also: appryis. [? f. Prise n., a lever.] tr. To raise, lift up. — c1550 Rolland Court of Venus ii. 316.
With all my pith my hart I sall apprise c1550 Ib. 894.
Ports and draw briggs, that lockit was richt sle, Scho did vnlok, and eik thame couth appryis
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