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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1550
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Pre-excogitatioun, n. Excogitation in advance, previous consideration. — c1550 Rolland Court of Venus iv 29.
And so efter diuers disputatioun Greit argumentis and preexcogitatioun Of baith the lawis … The assise fand [etc.]
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