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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1420, 1490-1500
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(Pract,) v.1 P.t. practit, pres. p. practing. [Irreg. f. Practik v.] a. tr. To perform, carry out. = Practik v. 1, 2. b. intr. ? To exercise skill. —a. c1420 Wynt. vi 1848 (L) (see Practik v. 2). 1490 Irland Mir. MS fol. 250
Gif the lawis … ware … weill vsit and practitb. a1500 Tale of the Colkelbie Sow i 96.
A schipman on se & sand That … knawis nowther cours nor tyd, … Practing no thing expert In cunnyng cumpas nor kert
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