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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1375
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Appurvay, v. [OF. apourveir. Cf. Purvay v.] tr. To provide, supply. — 1375 Barb. ix. 424.
He Held with him-self a gret menȝe, Swa that he mycht be appurvait [E. ay purwayit] To defend, gif he war assayit
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