a. Obs. rare–1. [f. L. ēmissīci-us sent out, f. ēmiss- ppl. stem of ēmittĕre + -OUS: see EMIT.]

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  1.  fig. Prying, inquisitive, narrowly examining.

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1620.  Bp. Hall, Hon. Mar. Clergie, II. viii. Cast backe those emissitious eyes.

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1847.  in Craig; and in mod. Dicts.

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  2.  Cast out.

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1731–36.  in Bailey.

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1775.  in Ash.

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