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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Respond, v. Also: ri-. [Cf. L. respondēre, f. re- and spondēre to pledge, promise, warrant, e.m.E. respond to provide with a corresponding entry in an account (1588), to reciprocate (1600), etc., OF respondre (c980 in Larousse).] intr. a. To respond for, to be answerable for, to take responsibility for. b. To respond to, to act in conformity with. —a. 1541 (c1580) Edinb. B. Rec. II 108.
That the souerteis salbe haldin to rispond for the falye a1568 Bann. MS 86b/91.
Ane subiect ay suld do commandement Quhilk do thow nocht thow sall respond thairfore —b. a1568 Bann. MS 234b/50.
Wald God my tong wald to my will respond … Than suld my lufe at moir lenth be expond