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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Sindrynes, Syndrynes(s, n. [Sindry adj.; cf. e.m.E. soundrynes (1548), sundrynes (1563).] a. Variety, diverseness; difference (between things). Cf. Sindernes n. b. coll. As a form of address to more than one person: Your sindrynes.a. a1400 Leg. S. xli 27.
Of fele vertuse with syndrynes He clethis thame c1420 Ratis R. 835.
Misknawlege of ȝouthed, The quhilk has mekile syndrynes Tyll wndirstand c1420 Ratis R. 1704.
Man and best … And fysch and foull … Thar sindrynes of condissioune c1420 Ratis R. 1780. c1420 Wynt. viii 2443.
Quha skaylis his thoucht in syndrynes, In ilk thyng it is the les c1420 Wynt. i Prol. 44.b. 1439 Douglas Chart. 67.
Till al and sindry to quhais knavlach [etc.] … greting … I mak knauyn to yhour sindrynes that [etc.]
