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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Quotation dates: 1456, 1638
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(Soupill,) v. P.p. souplit, -ed. [ME and e.m.E. souple (Gower), suppl(yn (c1440), sowple (1530), suple (1532), OF asoplir (late 12th c. in Larousse); Soupill adj.] a. fig. To make compliant or submissive; to soften, weaken. b. In fig. context: To make (limbs) supple or flexible. —a. 1456 Hay II 57/29.
To be … vencust throu cowardise spirituale, and lachesse of curage souplit throu avarice —b. 1638 Cant Serm. (1741) 37.
His legs were soupled with consolation, which made him run
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