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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1610
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(Project,) Projet, n. [F. projet (pourget, 1518, in Hatz.-Darm.; project in Cotgrave). Cf. late ME and e.m.E. proiecte (a 1400–50), -ject (1581), L. prōjectum something thrown forth, neut. p.p. of prō-icere, f. prō- and -jicere to throw. See also Project,v.] A project, or plan. —c1610 Melville Mem. 318.
That the blissit and parfyt end of your [prudent proget may confirm … your reputation
