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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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(Suggest,) v. P.p. suggested. [e.m.E. suggest (1526), L. suggest-, p.p. stem of suggerere to suggest, advise, prompt.] tr. To prompt (a person) to evil; to tempt, seduce. — 1604 W. Alexander Paraenesis 440.
While as the magistrate, oft changing minde, Is oft too swift, and sometimes slow to strike … As led by private ends, [C. And being suggested, is] not still alike
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