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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1535
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(Perlustr-,) v. P.t. perlustrit. [Obs. F. perlustrer (15–16th c. in Godef.), L. perlustrāre, e.m.E. perlustrate (1535).] tr. ‘To travel through and view all over, to survey completely’. — 1535 Stewart 10588.
This Julius … With Maurius perlustrit all the land 1535 Ib. 45767.
This nobill king perlustrit all his land Justice and law amang thame till exers
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