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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1564-1576
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Hostilitie, n. [e.m.E. (1531), late L. hostīlitās, F. hostilité.] Hostility, hostile action. — 1564 Reg. Privy C. I. 269.
That the said Erle … raise fyre and use all kynd of hostilitie aganis the saidis rebellis 1569-73 Bann. Memor. 16.
That the mainteaneris of the murtherer … shuld be perseuit with all hostilitie 1576 Warrender P. I. 134.
Thair suld be cessatioun fra armis and all hostilitie to Michealmes
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