A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Afflige, v. [F. affliger, L. afflīgere. One of the Gallicisms of the Compl.] tr. To afflict. —1549 Compl. 1/3 (the affligit realme of Scotland); 13/4 (affligit be adverse fortoune); 34/29 (quhen ire affligis vs); etc.
