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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Explane, v. [e.m.E. explane (1513), explain, L. explānāre.] tr. To make clear, to explain. a1499 Contempl. Sinn. 766.
Than sall our consciens all our trespas explane Ib. 1372.
That pereles plesans thair may na speche explane 1549 Compl. 24/1.
Thir cheptours … explanis the thretnyng … of Gode contrar obstinat, vicius pepill 1562-3 Winȝet II. 46/32.
Thir thingis ar … mair fullelie to be tretit and explanit 1619 Garden Elphinstoun 431.
All theorems of law … he did explane
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