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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1588
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Propelling, vbl. n. [Propell v.] The action of causing (people) to move (to a specified destination). — 1588 Edinb. B. Rec. IV 531.
To … obtene lettres aganis the schips of the coist syde for transporting ane pairt of the puir schipbrokkin Spayngyerts and propelling thame thairto
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