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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Disprese, -press, v. [e.m.E. disprease (16th c.).] = Disprise v. —1556 Inverness B. Rec. I. 2.
The sayd Thom bostit and dispresit the sayd Iohne wssand his office Ib.
Gyf the sayd Thom Stuert beys fundyn dispressand the prowest c1590 Fowler II. 84/6.
Touching that confederacie … she is far to be blamed and dispresed
