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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Pakt, ppl. a. [Pak v. 6 b.] Of a matter in dispute: Amicably agreed or settled. —1617 Mar & Kellie MSS. Suppl. 80.
His majestie lykes weill of your resolutione for the Customes, and thinks it a pakt matter betuyxt the owld and new customers
