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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1605-1635
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(Outbering,) Outbeiring, -bearing, vbl. n. [Bere v.1 2, 4.] a. Bearing or carrying out. b. fig. Bearing till the end, endurance. — 1605 Tailor's Acc. Bk. MS. 34.
Payit for redding of the buith of quarrell & outbeiring the same, xxviij s. 1635 Dickson Wr. I. 69.
If there be not new strength and furniture there will be no outbearing
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