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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Corroborat, v. (and p.t.). [e.m.E. -ate (1530), L. corrōborāt-, ppl. stem of corrōborāre. Cf. Corrobor,v.] tr. To confirm; to strengthen. —1533 Bell. Livy I. 55/8.
To strenth and corroborat bandis and contractis with maist solempne faith a1605 Montg. Ch. & Slae 100.
Quha wald haue tyrde to heir that tone, Quhilk birds corroborat ay abone
