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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Superstructure, -or, n. [e.m.E. superstructure (1641).] A structure erected upon an underlying foundation. Only fig. —1699 Belhaven Rudiments A3.
Husbandrie is the foundation, and trade the superstructor 1701 Inverness Kirk S. 212.
The report, quhich is the foundation … is altogether illegall and unwarrantable … and the foundation being taken away, the superstructure falls of course
