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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Postposition, n. [f. postposit-, p.p. stem of L. postpōnere Postpon(e v., e.m.E. postposition placing after (a 1638), F. postposition. Cf. Postponitioun.] Putting off, deferment, delay, postponement. — 1546 Aberd. B. Rec. I 229.
The committer of sic recent crimes of bluid wes instantly, but postposition, causit ansuir for his offensis
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