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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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(Hender-,) Handersum, adj. [e.m.E. hindursome (1580). Cf. Hindersum adj.] Detrimental, harmful. —1577 Inverness B. Rec. I. 256.
That the myln … on na wais can … be handersum to the said fermoraris, bot rather ane forderance to the commoun weill of the burcht
