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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1535
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Refute, n.2 [? f. as Refute v., or Refutatio(u)n(e n.] (A) refutation, refusal or rejection. — 1535 Stewart 28360.
He ordanit … Thre gude judgis … Justice and law … to execute To puir and riche, without ony refute
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