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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Invection, n. [e.m.E. (1603), in this sense (1622), L. invectio.] Inveighing, invective. —1590 Davidson Misc. Wodrow Soc. 505.
A bitter invection against the godlie brethren 1602 Colville Parænese 32.
Heretiques by thair pernitius contradiction and inuection culd neuer be habill [etc.] a1650 Row 7.
When the frier was most vehement upon his invection
