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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Hender, Hendyr(e, v. [ME. (rare) hendre (14th c.), var. of Hinder v.] tr. To hinder, prevent; to obstruct. Variously const. —c1420 Wynt. vi. 1514.
Be yhe noucht sa obstynate Till hendyre or supprys my state 1423 (1430) Reg. Great S. 31/1.
We sal not hender hym na mynyse the forsaid Michel of his forsaid office 1469 Charter (Reg. H.) No. 419.
I sall neuer … stop, hendyr, nothir let the saide Robert … in the vsyng of the saidis letteris 1578 Waus Corr. I. 166.
That your l[ordschip] will speik thame that may hender this caus to be thankful thairin 1655 Blairs P. 87.
Lady Hadingtoune … who did hender me to haue acces to hir father before his death
