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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Reparate, v. [? Altered form of Repar(e v. Cf. e.m.E. reparate (c1510), ppl. adj. f. L. reparāt-, p.p. stem of reparāre.] To make amends or redress. —1578 Dunbar Social Life II 2.
The said pairties has submittit them for reformation, reparating of aithers of ther honors, bluid, guids and gear be the … jugment of the persones underwrettin