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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Inflat(e, -flait, a. [e.m.E. inflate (1502), L. inflātus.] Inflated, puffed up. — a1500 Henr. Test. Cress. 463.
Bot wind inflat in vther mennis eiris Id. Fab. 466 (B).
The cok … Thus inflate with the wind of fals vaine gloir a1500 Seven S. 1211.
Bot thow thi nature purge clenly Thow sall be inflat with mesalry 1513 Doug. xiii. iii. 54.
To quhat estait Thou sterys furth thir provd myndis inflait!
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