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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1460
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Hardy, v. P.t. hardiit. [ME. (a 1225–c 1430), f. Hardy a.] tr. To embolden, encourage. — c1460 Alex. (Taym.) 1480.
The king wald be ay quhair that the parrell was For quhair he was he hardit all the place
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