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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1569-1605
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Impledge, -pleadge, -plaidge, v. [e.m.E. impledge (a 1656), empledge (1548).] tr. To pledge, commit as guarantee or hostage. — 1569-73 Bann. Memor. 37.
He … set at libertie … the lord Hereise, vnder cullour of his sone to be impledgit for him a1605 Montg. Ch. & Slae 1453 (Wr.).
Hope and Courage … Impleadging [v.r. -plaidging] and waidging Both two their lives for mine
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