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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Inculcat, v. (also p.p.). [e.m.E. inculcate (1550), L. inculcāt-, ppl. stem of inculcāre.] tr. To inculcate. — 1562-3 Winȝet I. 104/22.
Cypriane with mony aunciant doctouris oft inculcatis this terme Ib. 105/11.
Worthy fruitis of pennance, sa oft inculcat be our Salviour c 1563 Reg. Panmure I. xxxii.
This Jhone was ane vehement man inculcatine the lawe, and peane thearof 1596 Dalr. I. 233/30.
Inculcating and dinging it in the eiris and myndes of allIb. 125/2. 1650 Blairs P. 26.
No thing inculcat in his eares bot that he adhere to the presbyterian pairtie