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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Resist, n. [f. Resist,v. Cf. e.m.E. (1584) in this sense.] Resistance. —1535 Stewart 14623.
With fyre and blude quhair no resist tha fand, [they] Hereit and brint … ouir all Ib. 56264.
He wrocht all his will Without resist of ony maid him till
