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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1494
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Acertify, v. [OF. acertifier.] tr. To inform certainly. — 1494 Acts Lords of Council 326/2.
That he mak thaim be assolȝeit, quhill the kingis hienes acertify the ordiner again with his mynd
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