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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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(Post-script,) Poskript, n. [e.m.E. post script (1551), L. postscript-um, obs. F. postscript, mod. F., Du., Germ. etc. postscriptum: cf. Post-scriptum.] A postscript. —1651 Hist. Carnegies II 445.
Ȝou sall heare with the post this day from me. My father [and] vther freinds being heir make this poskript, it may be thought strange to ȝou, for I reteired my letter and will add noe more but [etc.]
