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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Dispectioun, n. [ME. despexion (1482), e.m.E. despeccyon, L. dēspectio.] a. The state of being despised. b. Inspection. —a1508 Kennedy Pass. Christ 649.
His nychtlie pane, his daly dispectioun Thai euer refreschit with new torment [a]gane 1553 Acts & Decr. VIII. 344 b.
The saidis lordis … deliuerit the said commissioun to the saidis lordis quhilk thay oppynnit and … efter dispectioun thairof … ordanit … to caus translatt the commissioun [etc.]
