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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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(Practiking,) Practicking, Practiqueing, vbl. n. Scheming, plotting, conspiring. —1640 Dickinson Source-bk. III 121.
Now, finding how that, by the particular and indirect practicking of a few, the country and cause now depending does so much suffer 1641 Misc. Maitl. C. II 430.
Ane hard opinione and misconstructione of our actiounes, as tending to divisione and practiqueing againest our countrie
