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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1630
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Importone, n. [f. Importune a. Cf. e.m.E. importune (1589), an importunate person.] An importunity. — 1630 Stirling's Royal Lett. II. 436.
The executouris … acclame the wholl … ; thare clamouris, importonis, or povertie, may possibillie prejudge him in his right
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