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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Direct, Derect, a. [ME. directe (but not common before 1530). L. dīrectus.] Direct, straightforward, genuine. —a1605 Montg. Ch. & Slae 1383.
Nae nectar directar Could all the gods him give 1602 Dundonald Par. Rec. 4.
Marioun Blair … wold gif no derect ansuer 1613 Highland P. III. 127.
A derect ranversing of quhateuir was intendit
