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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1607
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Enclein, n. [e.m.E. incline (1600).] Inclination, disposition. —1607 Lett. & St. P. Jas. VI 114.
Your hienes … constant zeal of justice, whilk … will newer condamne me, in the smallest enclein of your mynd, onhard