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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Publist, ppl. adj. [Publis v. 1 and cf. 1 b; e.m.E. publish'd (Shakesp.).] Published or spread abroad. —c1420 Wynt. vi 1351 (C).
The legate … said hym be publist [R. publik, W. public] fame That put til hym wes gret blayme
