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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1562-1661
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Contempt, Contemp, n. [ME. (Gower), L. contemptus.] Contempt, scorn; a contemptuous word or act. (Cf. Contemptioun.)(a) 1562-3 Winȝet II. 81/20.
Forsamekle as sum … wald draw the cunning auctour thairof in a contemp a1568 Bannatyne MS 211 a.
The thrid ar contempis of evill men 1606 Birnie Kirk-b. xv. 23.
The contemp … of Gods hous 1631 Kirkcaldy Presb. 29.
Compeirit Robert Frenche and John Colyear, challenged for contemp of the Presbytrie in putting in thair seatt aganest the act thairof(b) 1562-3 Winȝet I. 50/30. 1562-3 Ib. 54/25.
In contempt of oure Soverane Lady and hir Hienes lawis 1567 Satirical Poems iii. 195.
Johne Bochas … Worthy workis wald wryte in hir contempt, Alsweill of tresoun as of womanheid 1602 Rec. Convention of Royal Burghs II. 136.
That na mariner, ather throw slwithfulnes or ony vther contempt, refuis to pas to the schip with his skipper 1661 Glasgow B. Rec. II. 473.
Wherby many contemptis was offered by them to the magistratis
