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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Perforate, p.p. (e.m.E. perforate v. (1538), p.p. (1540–1) L. perforāt-, p.p. stem of perforāre to bore or pierce through.) —a1568 Bann. MS. 228 b/9.
The arting of ȝour ene angelicall … my spreit hes perforate
