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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Obstant, ? p.t. of abstane Abstene v. (to abstain). Cf. Obstene v. —1572-5 Diurn. Occurr. 291.
The saids regentis settand furth … that quhatsumeuer come with any furneissing to Edinburgh the man to be hangit [etc.] … notwithstanding the poore obstant not bot come in the nycht with burdingis of meill [etc.]
