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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Improbat, a. [L. improbātus p.p., condemned, or L. improbus wicked.] Wicked. —1596 Dalr. I. 220/29.
Throuch his awne exemple the improbat [L. improbos] he teached
