A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1572-1592
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Retard, v. [e.m.E. retard to keep back (Caxton), in this sense (1610), F. retarder (c1175 in Larousse), L. retardāre.] tr. To delay, impede the progress of (an action). —1572 Reg. Privy C. II 158.
That sa haly a work be not retardit 1591–2 Dundee B. Laws 515.
Gif thair wark and stuff salbe … retardit and haldin bak
