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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1597
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Propensed, ppl. adj. [e.m.E. propensyd favourably disposed (1530), also (associated with prepensed, purpensed) premeditated.] Deliberate, premeditated. — 1597 Skene Verb. S. s.v. Mvrthrvm.
Murther is quhen ony man be ane propensed malice lyis in waite to slay ane vther man
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