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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1564-1600
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Nochtwithstand, prep. [Cf. Nochtwithstanding and Nocht-gaynstand.] Despite, in spite (of). — 1564 Lochwinnoch Par. 79.
Nochtwithstand the making of the said tak 1600 Hamilton Facile Tr. 435.
Nochtwithstand of separation from bed and burde … , his marriage is adulterous
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