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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Quotation dates: 1400-1499
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Wythschaipe, v. [Prob. erron. for eschaipe (Eschape v.).] tr. To avoid, get away from (a situation). = Eschape v. 3. Cf. Withdraw v. 4. — 14.. Acts I 10/2.
That nane wythschaipe … tha mutis … except for an manifest and lauchful caus
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