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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Deliberat, v. (and p.p.). [e.m.E. deliberate (1550). Cf. next.] intr. To deliberate, consider, decide.1563-1570 Buch. Wr. 49.
Having deliberat to take him with him 1575 Digest Justiciary Proc. I. 48.
James erle of Mortoun … hes deliberat in proper persoun to pas to the bordouris 1572-5 Diurn. Occurr. 316.
That thai … direct commissionaris … to consult and deliberat vpoun sic eventouris a1597-1617 Hist. Jas. VI. 39.
It was deliberat in the Queenes counsall that hir majestie [etc.] 1645 Aberd. B. Rec. IV. 56.
He … culd not maturlie deliberat anent the place of thair buriall
