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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1560-1605
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(Despite,) Despyte, v. [Late ME. despyte (Caxton), OF. despiter. Cf. Dispite v.] tr. To regard with dislike or contempt. 1560 Rolland Seven Sages Prol. 133.
Fra clerklie termes my pen suld be suspendit; Ȝe sall all knaw doutles that I despyte thame a1605 Montg. Misc. P. xl. 59.
Let Fortun froun; let Destinies despyte 1596 Dalr. I. 293/2.
This Haii … despytes the blaitnes of the men of weir 1596 Ib. 295/7.
Sche … for this cause despyted the king woundirfullie
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