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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Restrik, ppl. adj. [17th c. Eng. restrict (a1654); Restrik v.] Of a person: ? Rigorous, precise, strict. — c1610 Melville Mem. 380.
Therfor suld the chekker be also chosen of trew restrik men, be the princes foirsicht
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