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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Imples(o)ur, v. [f. Implesure,n. Cf. Plesure, Plesour, v.] tr. To please, satisfy. — 1580–81 Edinb. B. Rec. IV. 200.
The foresaidis provest [etc.] … willing to implesour his Grace in all that lyis in thair power 1586 Wemyss Corr. 84.
Lyk as your m[ajesty] sall find me … redy to implesur your m[ajesty]
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