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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Preclud(e, v. [L. præclūdere, e.m.E. preclude (1618).] tr. To shut off or preclude. —1490 Irland Mir. I 79/21.
Thus the entre and passage to paradice is precludit to us
