A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1611
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(Persec-,) Persequuted, ppl. a. [e.m.E. persecuted (gl. persequutus, 1552).] That, are, or have been, persecuted. —1611 Reg. Privy C. IX. 258.
Calling thame distressit and persequuted brethrene