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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Repressing, vbl. n. Also: repris-. [e.m.E. and ME repressynge (Rolle); Repres(s v.] The action of repressing, in senses 1, 3 and 4 of Repres(s v.(1) 1563 Acts II 538/2.
Actis maid … for repressing of derth of victuallis 1619 Perth Kirk S. MS 9 Sept.
For the better repressing of theis vyceis the … sessioun ordenis that [etc.] 1650 Acts Sederunt ii 70.
For the repressing the … falcefying of wreatis(2) 1543 Misc. Spald. C. IV 210.
For the … stenching and repressing of brek in the Hielandis be euill myndit men 1587 Reg. Privy C. IV 196.
For withstanding and repressing of the attemptatis and intentioun of the saidis piratis 1597 Douglas Chart. 314.
His hienes … in repressing the insolent attempts of the Bordourers, … especially with his nybour cuntrie 1639 Stirling B. Rec. I 182.
For repressing the disordouris within this kirk and kingdome(b) 1610 Denmylne MSS in Highland P. III 120.
For reprising of ane oppin and avouild rebellioun(3) 1543 Facs. Nat. MSS III xxv.
For the … repressing of thame that wald conspire … aganis the samin [queen] vnder the pain of tressoun 1575 Reg. Privy C. II 467.
A present repressing of the thevis is requisite 1594 Bk. Univ. Kirk III 821.
Commissioun … for repressing of papists 1643 Aberd. B. Rec. IV 1.
The chairges … for repressing of blakfishers and slayers of kepper and smolts in forbiddin tyme
