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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1590
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Redoubte, ppl. adj. [Late ME and e.m.E. redoubt (1417), -doubte (1502), therafter appar. obs., f. Redoutit ppl. adj.] Distinguished; respected. = Redoutit ppl. adj. — c1590 Fowler II 104/24.
Nor was his name so renouned and redoubte afore that [etc.]
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