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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Quotation dates: 1606
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(Strang hald,) Strong-hold, v. [f. Strang hald,n.] tr. To protect (oneself), seek protection. — 1606 Birnie Kirk-b. Ded.
I strong-hold myself … vnder your Marqueships mecenatisme
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