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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Persecut-, Persequuting, vbl. n. [e.m.E. persecutynge (1542).] The action of pursuing, dealing hostilely with or persecuting, in sense 1 of Persecut(e v. —1594 Conv. Burghs I. 444.
Thay sall … assist … in persequuting [pr. -quit-] of the saids coniurit enemeis to Chryst 1680-6 Lauder Observes 141.
The curates and souldiers would not give over the persecuting … of them [sc. the Whigs]
