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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Presolutioun, n. [Cf. Solutioun n. ‘payment’ and late e.m.E. (once) præsolution (1683) prior solution.] Previous ‘payment’ or discharge (of a due expiation). — 1490 Irland Mir. fol. 273 b.
Thou suld nocht delay the satisfaccioun and presolutioun of payn that thou mone thole for the syn
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