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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Disprest, irreg. for disprese, dispraise. — 1565 Inverness B. Rec. I. 125.
Quhar he … suld manteyne, defend, and supple all burgessis … and nocht to do thame lychtleing or disprestis
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