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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Preser, Preswer, reduced f. Preserve v. (here sense 1 d). —1544 Corr. M. Lorraine 103.
Prayand God, Madame, … preser yowr nobill grace eternaly 1548 Ib. 231.
Prayand God, Madame, … preswer yowr grace eternally Ib. 230.
