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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1560
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Obtruse, v. [L. obtrūs- p.p. stem of obtrūdere.] = Obtrude v. b. — 1560 Knox II. 112.
So without just examinatioun dar we not resave whatsoever is obtrused unto men under the name of generall counsallis
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