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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Obstinancie, n. [e.m.E. (1614), L. obstināntia.] = Obstinacie n. (or possibly a var. of this, with -aucie rather than -ancie). —1615 Fraserburgh Kirk S. 45 b (17 Jan.).
Reprovit for thair obstinancie & the nocht tymous compeiring