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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Patify, v. [e.m.E. patify (1533), L. patefacere to make open.] tr. To manifest or reveal (oneself). —1590-1 R. Bruce Serm. 282.
He hath patified himself to us by ane heavenly light
