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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Coactit, ppl. a. [e.m.E. coacted (Foxe).] Coerced, forced. —a1597-1617 Hist. Jas. VI 27.
Be coactit consent of the captive Queene … and his awin bent will thairunto
