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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Instrict, v. [L. instrict-, p.p. stem of instringere to bind.] tr. = Astrick, Astrict v. 1 a. —1571 Reg. Privy C. II. 81.
Letters charging the personis addictit and instrictit in payment of the same to mak payment
