A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Obstinence, var. of Abstinence n. 2 (abstention from hostilities). —1570 Leslie 88.
Becaus ye … nether suld nor may tak peace, treux nor obstinence of weare with your commone enemy, without [etc.]
