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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1606-1609
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Protege, v. [F. protèger, L. prōtegere Protect v.] tr. To protect. — 1606 Craig ii 146.
If your honor doe not protege and defende them 1609 Garden Garden 94.
Those crownes conjoind, … Lord, … with thy power protege
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