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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Specified, Specefeit, ppl. adj. [17th c. Eng. specifide (1645); Specify v.] That has been specifically mentioned. a. Of conditions, etc: Laid down, detailed. b. Of a person: ? Celebrated. —a. c1420 Wynt. viii 55 (W).
That ilk mariage to fulfil With specifiit [C. proponyt, R. proponyd] condicionis 1549 Compl. 35/30.
The fyrst tua thousand ȝeir, the varld sal be vitht out ony specefeit lau in vrit c1550 Rolland Ct. Venus ii 43.
Quhat is thair to expone Of argument … . Schaw furth belyue and mak it specified So far as ȝe ȝour mater will propone —b. c1450-2 Howlat 733 (A).
Haile speciose, most specifyet with the spiritualis Haile ordanyt or Adam, and ay till indure
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