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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Enduring, prep. [e.m.E. endurynge. Cf. Endurand prep.] During.1452 Reg. Great S. 132/1.
All my tenandis … at the verray manteinance and governance of the said Walter enduring the said date a1500 Gol. & Gaw. 264.
Yone lord haldis … but legiance, … As his eldaris has done, enduring his daw 1512 Reg. Privy S. I. 363/1.
Ane ȝerelie pensioun of fourty lib. … for a ȝere, and forthir enduring the kingis will 1572-5 Diurn. Occurr. 325.
The men of the castell … schote continwallie enduring the fyre 1614 Highland P. III. 159.
Endureing the tyme of the nonentrye
