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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1500-1599
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Atcheve, v. Also: atchieve, -ive. [e.m.E. atchieve, atchive, ME. atcheve, acheve, OF. achever.] intr. and tr. To achieve. —15.. Clariodus v. 2055 (Sir Porrus so weill atchevit). 1570 Leslie 226 (quhilk interprise he atchevit … ); 229 (the glorie of this atchevit interprise).
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