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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1606
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Insimulat, p.p. [L. insimulātus, p.p. of insimulāre to accuse: cf. e.m.E. insimulate infin. (1532).] Charged, accused. —1606 J. Forbes Cert. Rec. Estate Kirk (W.S.) 519.
In that proclamation the holy ministrie ar insimulat, yea, oppenlie notted indicta causa, as restles and unquyet spirits
