A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Abject, v. [e.m.E. (1509), L. abject-; see Abject,p.p and a.] tr. To cast away. —c1590 J. Stewart 67/91.
Sum quyts his sourd … And sum abiects thair helm 1596 Dalr. I. 244/17.
Vttirlie abiecteng al kynd of hope of ony helth
