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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Figure, v. [ME. fygure (c 1380), figure, OF. figurer, L. figūrāre.] tr. To represent by or in a figure; to symbolize; to feign.1456 Hay II. 157/31.
In thé is figurit all the warlde 1490 Irland Mir. I. 104/4.
This lady … was figurit be the bed of Salamone c1515 Asl. MS. I. 326/25.
Jhon figurit ane egill hieast on flicht 1596 Dalr. I. 213/20.
Sum of the Peychtes … figurand thame selfes Britonis
