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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1528-1599
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Resplend, v. [e.m.E. resplending pres. p. (1492) resplendent, radiant, shining brightly, F. resplendir (c1120 in Larousse), L. resplendēre, f. re- and splendēre to shine. (The pres. p. form in the quot. f. Lynd. may represent Resplendent adj.).] intr. To shine brightly. — 1528 Lynd. Dreme 412.
Ȝit hir bewtie, resplendand as the fyre, Swagis the wraith of Mars c1550 Rolland Court of Venus i 103.
Ane charbukill … Quhilk didresplend as the sterne M[erceir] 1587-99 Hume 27/56.
The glansing thains, and vitre bright, Resplends against the sunne
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