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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1625-1674
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Operat, -ate, v. P.p. operat. [e.m.E. operate (1606), L. operāt-, ppl. stem of operāri.] To practise one's craft or business; to work, take effect. — 1625 Edinb. Surgeons 89.
He sall not operate nether in cherurgi nor barbor craft 1674 Edinb. B. Rec. X. 180.
The councill hes determined … how farr ane gratis burgess and gildbrother tickett does operatp.p. 1663 Decis. Lords G. 44.
If it had been so, the infeftment would have operat in favours of the wife
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