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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Liquefact, v. [L. liquefact- ppl. stem of liquefacere to liquefy: cf. e.m.E. liquefaction n. (1477) and liquefacted ppl. a. (1597).] tr. To liquefy, melt. —c1590 Fowler I. 224/7.
Transcendant sun, … Quha liquefacts my spreits as fyre dois pix
