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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Procure, Procuire, n. [Late ME (once; 1432–50) in sense b, OF procure (13th c. in Godef.), med. L. procura procuration, agency.] a. = Procurage n., Procuracie n. a, etc. b. = Procur(e)ment n. 1. —1522 Glasg. Univ. Mun. I 57.
Als the said Maister Gilbert … sall releif me … of tuenty four merkis money aucht … to the vicar pensionar of Colmonell and of the deynes visitatioun procure sinage taxtaris contributiounes and subseidis how oft thai happin 1567 Sat. P. iv 147.
Ancus Martius … Slaine be Lucinio at Tanaquillis procuire
