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promerit
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promerit, v. t. [L. promeritus, p. p. of promerere to deserve; pro before + merere to merit.].
- To oblige; to confer a favor on. Bp. Hall. [1913 Webster]
- To deserve; to procure by merit. Davenant. [1913 Webster]
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