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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1573-1600
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Dampnifé, -efé, v. [e.m.E. dampnify (1512), -efy, OF. dampnifier, late L. dampnificāre.] = Damnifé v. 1573 Reg. Privy C. II. 210.
The commoun weill of this realme is greittumlie dampnifeit and harmit, throw certane vagabound … people of diverse nationis falslie namyt Egiptianis 1575 Rec. Convention of Royal Burghs I. 44.
The gudes saiff sall contribute scatt and loitt for the relief of the personis dampnefeit 1600 Prestwick B. Rec. 84.
Sua that the cautiouneris salbe lyk to be dampnifeit thair intill
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