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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Quotation dates: 1537-1538, 1596
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Subdewin(g, vbl. n. [e.m.E. subduynge (c1482); Subdew v.] The action of subduing or subjugating, in senses 1 and 2 of Subdew v. —1596 Aberd. B. Rec. II 139.
Thrie midling schippis to pas to the ilis for subdewing of the hieland men —a1538 Abell 92a.
Bot considdir at this subdewin defferis fra the serwand for the tane is of luif and reuerens bot the todir is of dreid
