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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Objure, Sc. var. of Abjure v. (to sentence to recantation, to recant).(1) 1538–9 Treas. Acc. VII. 153.
To pas and serche thair gudis quhilkis war obiurit and declarit heretikis(2) 1666 Jurid. Rev. XXIV. 18.
Will ye not objure the covenant … that was hatched in hell and tuik off the King's head?(3) 1572-5 Diurn. Occurr. 19.
Ane Dauid Strathque wald not obiure bot was constant, who was brynt a1578 Pitsc. II. 133/18.
Than said the bischopis, ‘Will thow obiure?’
