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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Assopat, p.p. [For assopit, f. F. assopir, It. assopire.] Put to rest, ended. —1641 Acts V. 639/1.
It wes not intended as ane justificatione of the band, for they did imagine that all of that kynd wes already assopat