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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1424-1512
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Rebelling, Reb(b)ellyng, vbl. n. [ME rebellynge (Rolle), e.m.E. -ing.] The action of rebelling, in sense 1 of Rebel(l v. — 1424 Acts II 3/2.
Thai salbe chalangit be the kyng as fautouris of sik rebellyng 1460 Newburgh B. Ct. 3b.
Accusit … of dyssabeyng rebbellyng & brekyng of arestmentis c1500-c1512 Dunb. (O.U.P.) 15/13.
I me schrife … Off … Ganestanding … and rebelling Aganis my lord God
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