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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Suppreme, v. [e.m.E. suppryme (once, Caxton), OF supprimer (c1380 in Larousse), L. supprimere to hold back, restrain, suppress.] tr. To suppress, stamp out. = Suppres(s v. 1 a. — 1549 Compl. 158/20.
The prudens and autorite that the Lord hes gyffin to thé, suld suppreme ther ignorante error & obstination
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