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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Repous(e, v. Also: -pus. [F. repousser (14th c. in Hatz.-Darm.), later form of repulser Repuls(e v.] tr. To push or thrust back (again); to repulse. Also fig. —1547 Corr. M. Lorraine 211.
The langer our ennymeis be contenwat the starkar ar thai, and salbe the grettar fors that sall repus tham 1587-99 Hume 17/12.
The fers reflex his dimmed sight repousis [ed. reponsis] back againe — fig.c1590 J. Stewart 223 § 95.
Repouse heirfoir all flatterers abak
