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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Approbat(e, p.p. [ME. approbate (c 1430) and e.m.E.; L. approbātus.] Approved, sanctioned. —1516 Acts XII. 37/1 (oure ordinans is affermit & approbate). 1531 Bell. Boece II. 237 (the lawis maid afore war approbat). 1554 Misc. Bann. C. III. 70 (autentik cronikis and approbat).