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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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(Oblate,) Oblait, v. p.t. [e.m.E. oblated (a 1548), L. oblat- p.p. stem of offerre to offer.] Offered, presented. — c1550 Rolland Ct. Venus i. 150.
In the car hand he bair … Ane goldin ball, the quhilk himself oblait To Venus Quene
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