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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Maginatioun, aphetic f. Imaginatioun n. 2 (devising, plotting): cf. Machinatio(u)n n. —1494 Loutfut MS. 6 a.
Gif ony thing com be aventur or be tressoun or evil maginatioun
