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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Instigat, v. and p.p. [e.m.E. instygate infin. and pres. t. (1542), L. instigāt-, p.p. stem of instigāre.] tr. To instigate, incite. —1580 Edinb. B. Rec. IV. 175.
That … his zelous deid may instigat vtheris … to dote … thair buikis to the lyke yse 1587 Aberd. Council Lett. I. 36.
For the executioun quhairof he hes instigat and steirit up Wm. Leslie [etc.]
