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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Impesch(e)ment, n. [Var. of Empesch(e)ment. Cf. e.m.E. impech(e)ment (1504), impeachment, and Impaschment.] Hindrance, impediment. —1531 Bell. Boece (M) II. 321/5.
That Thomas … mycht pas … but ony impeschement in Ingland 1609 Crim. Trials III. 75.
Ȝe being stayit be James Craufurd … , to red ȝour self of that impeschment, faythfullie promittit [etc.]
