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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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(Repugning,) Repunging, vbl. n. [ME and e.m.E. repugning (1395); Repugn(e v.] The action of opposing; resistance. — a1538 Abell 71b.
Hir wikkit malice is to repreif … First in repunging of iustice 1596 Dalr. I 197/13.
He gaue her landes and steddings … nocht respecteng the scharpe repunging of the Pechtes
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