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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1456-1492
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Enquire, -quyre, v. [ME. enquyre (15th c.). Cf. Inquire v.] intr. and tr. To inquire, ask. — 1456 Hay II. 102/4.
Do all thy diligence to enquire and spere of the grete necessitee of the poure 1492 Myll Spectakle of Luf 276/30.
My fader, a thing is I wald enquyre at ȝow
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