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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Enquerré, n. [ME. (rare) enquery (14th c.), f. enquere v.] Inquiry. —1397 Acts I. 208/1.
The qwhilke crye made, ilke schiref sal tak diligent enquerrez gif ony be common destroyouris of the contre 1398 Ib. 211/2.
The schirefys … sal do thair besines til arreste the personis sua gifyn vp be enquerre or complaynt
