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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1558-1594
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Conjurit, -eit, ppl. a. [e.m.E. conjured (1547).] Sworn, confederate. 1558-66 Knox II. 409.
Papistis and conjureit ennemeis to Jesus Christ 1571 Events Q. Mary 63.
Thir ar … conjurit enemeis to the Quene a1578 Pitsc. I. 108/22.
The suppressing of fallis coniurit tratouris a1578 Ib. 142/1.
The Duike … and his coniurit factioun 1581 Satirical Poems xliv. 357.
Coniurit scurriors of the Antichryst 1588 Reg. Privy C. IV. 284.
Certane usurpit and conjurit assisouris 1594 Rec. Convention of Royal Burghs I. 444.
The saids coniurit enemeis to Chryst, his maiesty, and realm
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