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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Progest, v. [? L. prōgestare to bear in front of (one), progest-, p.p. stem of progerere to carry out, bring forth.] tr. ? To suspect, anticipate. — 1608 Craven Argyll Diocese 58.
My mind progests that your majesty intends a conformity of bishops of Scotland with England
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