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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Suppedit, v. Also: supedeit. P.p. suppedit. [e.m.E. suppedyt(e (Caxton), med. L. suppeditare (c1180 in Latham).] tr. Only in Compl.: To undermine, overthrow, subdue (a person or thing). —1549 Compl. 12/18.
No man suld decist fra ane gude purpose, quhou beit that detractione be armit vitht inuy reddy to suppedit & tyl impung ane verteous verk 1549 Compl. 20/15.
Ay vigilant to suppedit & to spulȝe al them that ar ingrate of the benefecis of Gode 1549 Compl. 126/18.
The occasione … hes suppedit my rason 1549 Compl. 160/33.
The gude exempil of ther gude conuersatione vald extinct and supedeit mair haistyar al peruerst opinions & scismas
