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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Participat, v. [e.m.E. participate (1531), L. participāt-, p.p. stem of participāre. (Cf. Participant a.)] a. intr. To take part with (another) in (wrongdoing). b. To partake in or have a share of (something material or non-material). (In quot. 1589, perh. tr.). c. To have a share in, to have the qualities of, (a nature or character).a. 1565 Reg. Privy C. I. 362.
Mynding … to draw in strangearis … to participat with thame in thair attemptattis [rebellion] 1591 Ib. IV. 662.b. 1589 St. A. Baxter Bks. 44.
That quhatsumewir brother of craft participatis or ressauis ony pairt of the silver presentlie within the box [etc.] 1626 Garden Worthies 68.
That of thy vene divyne … they may participat 1629 Sc. Ant. XIII. 31.
Remarkit not to frequent the kirk nor participat of the halie communionc. 1606 Birnie Kirk-b. v.
The cases of sin are become so … intricate that some like mangrels doe participat of diuers kindes