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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Artatioun, Artacioun, n. Also: -oune, artation. [L. artātiōn-, artātio: see Art v.]
1. Restriction.1490 Irland Mir. MS. 297.
He has powere … to absolȝe fra all maner of synnis … without ony artacioun or restriccioun Ib. 297 b.
Without artacioun or limitacioun
2. Instigation, incitement.1495 Acta Conc. 420/2.
The wranguis artacioun and causing of all the saidis personis … to do and commit the saidis wrangis 1516 Fam. Rose 190.
The maisterfull … artatioun, consent, and pert takin of thir gudis vndir writtin 1528 Acts II. 327/1.
Tresonablie aduertizand and exponand to the saidis erle & George … to geif thame artatioune to invaid his hienes 1531 Bell. Boece II. 260.
His wife … gaif him gret artation to persew the thrid weird
