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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Impressioun, n. [ME. impressio(u)n (Chaucer). OF. impression.] Action or influence of one thing upon another; esp., atmospheric influence. —1456 Hay II. 108/7.
With the kyndis of divers condiciounis of influences of the hevin quhilkis, throu thaire impressiounis, steris all naturale thingis to generacioun and corrupcioun 1501 Doug. Pal. Hon. Prol. 107.
Out of the air come ane impressioun Throw whais licht in extasie … fell I down 1568 Skeyne Descr. Pest 17.
To mak it quhilk may offend debile in actione or impressioun
