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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1563-1578
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Adherent, n. Also: adheirant, hadherent. [Late ME. (c 1460), F. adhérent, L. adhærent-, adhærens.] A follower or supporter. —1563-1570 Buch. Wr. 32 (thair adherentis in Scotland). 1570 Leslie 60 (his adheirantis). a1578 Pitsc. I. 87/27.
Iniurieis done to ony of them … or thair hadherentis sould be equall pertiall to thame alla1578 Ib. 139/25 (the kingis adherentis).
