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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1650
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(Impos-,) Impoising, vbl. n. [e.m.E. imposing (1610).] The levying of contributions, taxing. — c1650 Spalding II. 90.
[The King] relinquishes all title of impoising vpon merchandise
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