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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Procur(r, v. (? Erron. for Occur v.; but cf. L. prōcurrĕre to run forth, rush forwards.) —1531 Bell. Boece (M) I 168.
The batallis afoir past, quhair sindry chancis of fortoun hes procurrit [1821 occurrit, L. varia fortuna certatum est], wer ay led be oure onlie manhede, strenth, & corage
