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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1577-1578
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Repulsit, ppl. adj. Also: repulls(s)it. [Repuls(e v.] That conveys a refusal or rejection. — a1578 Pitsc. II 93/6.
The governour … was nocht content heirof and gaif nothing againe bot ane repullsit ansuer a1578 Ib. 146/6.
Repullsit a1578 Ib. 146/23.
Repulsit
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