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Repugning, -yng, ppl. adj. [Late ME and e.m.E. repugnynge (c1440); Repugn(e v.] That repugns; (being) contrary or opposed to something. — 1533 Boece 66.
Ane ȝong chylde vnhabill to gide the realme (repugnyng to the honorabill decrete of the law) was crownit Ib. 403.
The tothir … had twa myndis and willis to vtherisrepugnyng and tharethrow in the monstir war twa men 1558-66 Knox II 47.
A man so learned, and so repugnyng to thair affectionis Ib.106.
To supporte thame, yea, to obey thair charges (not repugnyng to the commandiment of God) 1583 Reg. Privy C. III 606.
Of the saidis decreittes; quhilk will not onlie be … repugning to justice, bot als [etc.] a1639 Spotsw. Hist. (1655) 152.
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