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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Adopt, v. (adope). [e.m.E. (1548), F. adopter, L. adoptāre.] tr. To adopt (as a son, etc.). Hence Adoptit, p.p. as sb. —1587 Acts III. 516/2 (Johnne Charteris adoptit Harie). a1605 Montg. Misc. P. iv. 39 (on thair auin adoptit). 1657 Balfour Ann. I. 128 (Joane adopes Lewes).
