A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Object, n.2 [ME. (Wyclif, Trevisa) and e.m.E., med. L. objectum (see Objectum), OF. object (Oresme, 14th c.).] a. A thing perceived, a visible object. b. The thing or person on which something operates or to which action is directed; the target (of anger). —a. 1591-2 Rob Stene 16.
Juggillaris … Divertis thair eis … Sum vder obiect to behauldb. c1590 Fowler I. 179/13.
If I die … you sal los the obiects of your yre 1626 Garden Worthies 12.
I was the object of a tirrans ire
