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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1691
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Refile, v. [Cf. 17th c. Eng. file to march in file (1616).] intr. ? To return in force. — 1691 Sc. Hist. Rev. XVI 38.
When your grace does consider that the expense comes not from us … and that the king could not refile … with the care we may have of two or three regiments which we cannot pay … I hope your grace will find the settlement not so ill
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