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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Presum(e, n. [f. Presum(e,v. (sense 4); cf. e.m.E. presume presumption, audacity (1590–c 1611).] Anticipation, expectation. — a1500 Henr. Fab. 1848 (Bann.)
Thir small birdis … lychtit doun Bot of the nettis na presume thai had 1535 Stewart 8693.
Ȝit neuirtheles I haif ane gude presume He schaipis first to muthe battell on me
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