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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1588
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Rembar, v. [F. rembarrer (late 15th c. in Larousse) to repulse vigorously. Cf. e.m.E. rembarre (1600).] = Rambar(re v. —1588 King Catechism 53b.
Quha according to thair authoritie suld and may rembar the wolues, defend the sheip
