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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1658-1687
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Monopolise, -ize, v. [e.m.E. (1611), F. monopoliser (1599).] — 1658 Aberd. B. Rec. IV. 171 marg.
Act discharging … vnlawfull convocatiouns for monopoliseing and inhanseing ane common imployment [e.g. medical practice] that aucht to be frie 1665 Aberd. Council Lett. IV. 277.
For this many yeirs bygane they have inhansit and monopolizit the burrowes priviledges 1672 Ib. 147. 1687 Lauder Notices Affairs 812.
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