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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Presuppose, Presuppois, Praesuppose, v. [Late ME (Lydgate) and e.m.E. presuppose, F. présupposer (14th c. in Littré): cf. Presup(p)on(e v.] tr. To presuppose, presume, assume without further evidence. — 1598 James VI Basil. Doron 177/5.
The ueareris of thaim [defensive arms] maye be præsupposid [Waldegrave 1599 presupposed, 1603 præsupposed] to haue a secreit euill intention 1629 Justiciary Cases I 134.
Quhair naturall causses may be allegit witchcraft is nevir to be presuppoiset as in this poynt of dittay
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