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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Precation, n. (e.m.E. precacion (a 1548), -ation (a 1626), praying, invoking (blessings), F. précation, L. precātiōn- prayer, and cf. e.m.E. imprecation (1589) invoking evil, (1603) an invocation of evil, a curse.) —1604 Stirling Kirk S. in Misc. Maitl. C. I 446.
The said Marjorie … to crave God and the persones forgivenes quhome she hes sclanderit, as also the toune on quhome she hes usit sic precationis
