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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Repes, v. [Re- and ? pes Pais v.1 3.] tr. To consider (a matter) again, or more than once; to deliberate upon. —1460 Hay Alex. MS 9903.
Ane king sould … Nocht mell him with small wrechit besines, His small materis with small men ay repes
