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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1530-1558, 1661
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(Pacify-,) -fiit, -fied, -feit, ppl. a. [e.m.E. pacified (1552).] Rendered quiet or peaceful; at peace. — 1530 Proceedings of Society of Antiquaries IV. 142.
The Clan Gregour to keep gude rewle within thair boundis, siclike as uther pacifeit landis adjacent to them 1558 Misc. Wodrow Soc. 100.
To quhame all Christiane man sulde have refuge, to be resolute and pacifiit in conscience 1661 Aberd. Council Lett. IV. 107.
Quha war both so inraged … that I could not gett them pacified
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