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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Aret, v. [ME. arette (14th c.), OF. aretter, areter.] tr. To accuse. —1375 Barb. xix. 20.
Gud schir Dauid the Brechyne Wes of this deid arettit syne 14.. Acts I. 36/2.
Gif ony burges be arettit of ony mysdede Ib. 380/2.
All tha that ar arettit or blamet with the chef capital crimes
