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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Solicitate, v. [e.m.E. solicitat (1547), L. sōl-, sollicitāt-, p.p. stem of sollicitāre.] tr. To ask, beg, entreat (someone) to be or do (something). Also const. noun clause. = Solist v. 1 b. —1600-1610 Melvill 761.
The brither, all with ane crye, solicitate the Moderator to [etc.] 1669 Meikle Old Session Bk. 12.
The bishiop shew him that he was solicitat by me to be my colleague —1638 Rec. Kirk Scotl. 150.
I insisted and solicitat the Counsell that they should be content to dispense with the confynement
