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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Ascertane (acertain), v. [e.m.E. ascertayne, etc., ME. acertain, -tein, OF. acertain-, acertener.] tr. To inform. —1515 Douglas Corr. 73 (ascertanyng youe that I haif, etc.). 1545 Bk. Carlaverock II. 27 (ȝe will acertain me quhair unto, … ). 1570 Leslie 88 (Ye ascertane us, … ).
