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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Frust(e)ring, vbl. n. [f. Fruster,v.] Frustrating. —1569 Inverness B. Rec. I. 173.
Being slewthfull to craiff his intre at the townes handis for frustering and delaying of his dowbill intre 1592 Digest Justiciary Proc. P. 20.
Ane particular deid allegit done … for the frustring & ending of the caus ciuill
