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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Detrect, v. [L. dētrectāre.] = Detract v. 1. —1562-3 Winȝet I. 65/25.
We can nocht … detrect thame, nor railȝe … contrare thame Ib. 116/7.
Quhy detrect ȝe and rebukis ws Catholikis for the obseruatioun thairof
