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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Incarcerat, -ate, v. [Cf. Incarceratp.p. e.m.E. incarcerate (1640–4).] tr. To imprison. —c1550 Rolland Ct. Venus ii. 341.
Tratour, I sall thy corps incarcerate 1600 Conv. Burghs II. 82.
To incarcerat and waird the awneris and boitmen thairof 1641 Peebles B. Rec. I. 105.
To … persew, arreist and incarcerat all persounes violateris of thair saidis priuiledgis 1654 Ross Aberdour (1885) 329.
The bailȝie to cause apprehend and incarcerate presently Margaret Currie
