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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1498-1563, 1619
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Explane, v. [e.m.E. explane (1513), explain, L. explānāre.] tr. To make clear, to explain. a1499 Contemplacioun of Synnaris 766.
Than sall our consciens all our trespas explane a1499 Ib. 1372.
That pereles plesans thair may na speche explane 1549 Complaynte of Scotland 24/1.
Thir cheptours … explanis the thretnyng … of Gode contrar obstinat, vicius pepill 1562-3 Winȝet II. 46/32.
Thir thingis ar … mair fullelie to be tretit and explanit 1619 Garden Elphinstoun 431.
All theorems of law … he did explane
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