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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1562-1563, 1670-1689
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Adduce, v. [e.m.E. (1616). L. addūcere to bring forward.]
1. tr. To cite, quote. — 1562-3 Winȝet I. 92/6.
We will adduce bot a certane [testimonies]
2. To bring forward, produce (a person) as a witness. — 1670 Aberd. B. Rec. 260.
Witnesses led and adduced be the persewers 1689 Acts XII. 67/2.
Quhan thay are adduced … as witnesses
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