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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Quotation dates: 1638-1670
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Scandal(l)ing, Skandelling, vbl. n. [Scandall v.] a. Bringing (a person) into disgrace; discrediting. b. The action of slandering (a person), or spreading malicious reports. —a. 1638 Rec. Kirk Scotl. 87.
Their errour, who think they may both subscribe the Confession of Faith, and receive the Service Book, and Canons, which is not only a direct scandaling of them, but also a ready way to put a weapon in their hands against our selves —b. 1643 Boharm Kirk S. 6 Aug.
For skandelling of Patrick Gordoun in saying he did steil his kaill 1670 Stitchill Baron Ct. 58.
For scandalling of James Dausone wrongously in calling him theiffe and knave
