† exˈprobratory, a. Obs.
[f. as prec. + -ory.]
Serving to upbraid or reproach.
| 1586 A. Day Eng. Secretary ii. (1625) 31 To use this exprobratory manner of writing..shall not be amisse. 1860 Worcester cites Mackenzie. |
† exˈprobratory, a. Obs.
[f. as prec. + -ory.]
Serving to upbraid or reproach.
| 1586 A. Day Eng. Secretary ii. (1625) 31 To use this exprobratory manner of writing..shall not be amisse. 1860 Worcester cites Mackenzie. |
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