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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Predecrie, v. [e.m.E. prædecree (a 1619), pre-decree (a 1711).] tr. To pre-ordain. —1604-31 Craig i 18.
Eliza faire is gone into the land of rest, To that Elisium predecried and promis'd to the blest
