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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Indevoir, -vor(e, -vorr, n. [e.m.E. indevour (1530), -vor (1563). Cf. Endevoir n.] An endeavour. — 1586 Grant Chart. 160.
The said Lauchlane sall do his exact diligens and indevoir to revenge the samyn 1607 Misc. Abbotsf. C. 74.
Carying a ernest intentioun and studious indevoir to be a scoller 1614 Crim. Trials III. 151.
Provyding his … indevore be tryed to haue beine done to the uttermost 1658 Aberd. B. Rec. IV. 177.
For obtaineing ane blissing vpon the indevors therein 1685 Red Bk. Grandtully I. 273.
Outmost indevorrs shall not be wanting to pey it