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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Profectioun, n. [e.m.E. profection advancement in rank (a 1540), F. profection a progression in astrology (1510 in Godef.), med. L. profection- advancement.] Progress or advancement. —a1538 Abell 119a.
And thai [sc. missionaries] … instrukkis the multitude of pepill and amang thame ar mony barnis nobilis sonnis at gewis to ws gret hoip of profectioun
