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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Restablis(h, v. [Late ME and e.m.E. restablysh (1413), f. restabliss-, lengthened stem of OF restablir (c1120 in Larousse), f. re- and establir Estabill v. Cf. Restable v.] To re-establish, restore, repair. — absol. a1586 Lindsay MS 69. — tr.
To quhome suld appertene to rander and to restablis a1597-1617 Hist. Jas. VI (1825) 168.
For the … appeasing of trublis … and to restablish … union amang his haill subjects
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