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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1588-1597
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Propagatio(u)n, n. [e.m.E. and late ME propagacyon (a 1450), -ation, F. propagation (13th c. in Hatz.-Darm.), L. prō-, propāgātiōn-, f. prō-, propāgāre Propagat v.] The dissemination or diffusion of a doctrine or practice. —1588 Reg. Privy C. IV 266.
The propagatioun of the trew … religioun 1597 James VI Dæmonol. (S.T.S.) 24/12.
And crossing of the propagation of the kingdome of Christ
