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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Pose, v.2 [Aphetic f. Oppos(e v.] tr. To oppose, stand in the way of (a person, in something he wishes to obtain or achieve) = Oppos(e v. 3, Oppone v. 4. —1653 Soc. Ant. XXIII 307.
Hee showes nothing for it, but takes it dudgion, that wee should pose him in his entry to the possession of it [a house]
