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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Reflect, v. Also: -flecke. [e.m.E. and late ME reflecte (Lydgate), OF reflecter (14th c., Oresme), L. reflectere, f. re- and -flectere to bend. Cf. Reflex v.]
1. intr. ? To bend, or incline towards, another by way of greeting.15.. Clar. v 339.
To sie thir mightie princes nobillie Reflect to uther, and reverentlie inclyne
2. Of a person: To cast discredit or blame on (upon, against) another person or his actions. Cf. Reflex v. 5.1677 Edinb. B. Rec. X 296.
The speitches … some of the nighboures uttered in session reflecting against his [sc. the baillie's] office 1681 Curiosities Charta Chest 33.
That nighbourly dewtie of watchinge which most of the nighbours doeth reflecke upon 1687 Newton Community Bk. 2b.
Quhairby the said Johne Smith exclaimes and reflectis against the said Robert Marshell for his building wpon his walstead 1691 Conv. Burghs IV 136.
Without any designe to reflect … vpon ther misdemanners the petitioner humbly represents that [etc.] 1698 S. Ronaldshay 72.
Whereas Mr. Alexander's family is reflected on by reason of his servant's theeft [etc.]
