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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Superabundance, -abondance, n. [Late ME and e.m.E. superhabundaunce (Hoccleve), -haboundaunce (1526), -abundance (1576), MF superhabondance, -abondance (c1370 and 1541 in Larousse), late L. superabundantia.] a. An over large supply of (something). b. For (of) superabundance, in addition, what is more. —a. 1572 Peebles B. Rec. I 337.
Euery ane to big thair awne heid-rovme … with dry stanis … and quhair superabundance of stanis is, to help vtheris thairwith —b. 1581 Reg. Privy C. III 408.
For superabundance, and eschewing of the danger of horning, the said compliner is content … to consigne the said sowme … for his part of the said taxatioun 1593 Montg. Suppl. 323.
And ȝit of superabundance to ansuer forder certane it is, that anis [etc.] 1698 Kirkcudbr. Sheriff Ct. Deeds II 722 (8 Nov.).
[The said Charles … promises … that he will not suffer his tenants to pursue them for illegal poinding … and for] superabondance [he promises that] etc.
