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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1438-1513
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Derene, Dereyn(e, v. Also: doren. [Variant of Derenȝe v.] tr. and intr. To challenge; to decide by combat; to engage in conflict. ?1438 Alex. ii. 7230.
Thay war sa haltane That ane mychty man of mane Durst nocht derene c1500-c1512 Dunb. xlvi. 56.
Befoir no wicht I did complene, So did hir denger me derene 1513 Doug. xii. ii. 70.
Lat ws twa, this bargane to conclude, Betwix ws only dereyn [Sm. derene] with our blude 1513 Ib. xi. 184.
I tak on hand For to derene the mater with this brand c1475 Acts of Schir William Wallace xi. 224.
The King desiris that ye Doren [v.r. direnȝe] battaill … , And chargis you to fecht on his lioun
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