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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Effectit, -ted, ppl. a. [Var. of Affectit.] Affected, disposed. —1533 Bell. Livy II. 231/20.
Ar we sa litill effectit to this erd that we call oure moder that [etc.]? 1545 Wemyss Corr. 6.
As ye lufe to schaw your self afauldlie effectit to serue the Quenis Graces auctorite a1578 Pitsc. I. 387/30.
The king … [being] effectit to covitousnes and abusieouns 1622-6 Bisset I 51/7.
Gif ȝe be effected outhir to the weill of this realme or to ȝour self 1640-1 Kirkcudbr. Min. Bk. 61.
Sundrie persones … enemeis and evill effected to the caus
