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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Dissipat, v. and p.t. Also: disc-, disipat. [e.m.E. dissipate (1532). Cf. Dissipat,ppl.a.] tr. To undo or destroy; to disperse. —1560 Aberd. B. Rec. I. 327.
Thay ordaine letters of cognitioune to be rasit … to dimines and discipat the same [shops] 1643 Baillie II. 56.
As Manchester dissipat Strange his forces 1681 Bk. Old Edinb. C. VIII. 115.
To disipat the conventicle 1689 Siege Castle Edinb. 104.
To dissipat any persones who may be together in armes
