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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Dispesche, v. Also: -peche, -pesh. [Older F. despeschier. Cf. Depesch(e v.] tr. (and refl.) To dispatch. 1531 Bell. Boece I. 14.
Sic besines done … the ambassatouris war dispeschit 1557 Edinb. B. Rec. III. 12.
Gif ony other [beggaris] be … within this burgh, that thai dispesche thaim of the samin 1579 Conv. Burghs I. 82.
That Adame Fullerton suld be dispeschit with all diligence to Ingland 1593 Bk. Univ. Kirk III. 795.
To the effect that all the actiouns … may be … mair reddilie dispecht 1625 Garden Kings 43.
Thay … thair laughfull prince, thair prisoner, dispesht
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