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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Addictit, p.p. and ppl. a. Also: addictet, addickit. [e.m.E. addicted (1534): see Addict,v. and Addict,p.p.]
A. p.p. 1. Inclined or given up to; attached to.1562-3 Winȝet I. 97/20 (addictit to ȝour awin iugement). 1596 Dalr. I. 158/11 (a man mekle addictet to win glore).
2. Assigned, committed, or subjected to.1563 Davidson Answer 244 (addictit to his sayings). 1584 Aberd. B. Rec. II. 51 (ane diligent servand haillie addickit thairto). 1587 St. A. Baxter Bks. 42 (the anvellis addictit to the baxter craft).
3. Bound or obliged.1571 Reg. Privy C. II. 81.
Charging the personis addictit and instrictit in payment of the same to mak payment
B. adj. Devoted.1607 Highland P. III. 104.
Ȝour majesteis … maist addictit orator and seruand
