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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1549
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Suspire, v. [Late ME and e.m.E. suspire (c1450), OF suspirer (c1130 in Larousse), L. suspīrāre.] tr. To utter with a sigh. — 1549 Complaynte of Scotland 70/13.
Sche began to suspire lamentabil regrettis, vitht mony salt teyris
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