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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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(Throuch-bearing,) Through(e-, Throw-bearing, vbl. n. [Thro(u)ch(e prep. and Bere v.1 Also in the later dial.] Maintenance, support (of a person). —a1658 Durham Comm. Rev. 55.
In dependence on Him for through-bearing in every step a1658 Durham Comm. Rev. 401.
Yet, none of these are grounds of their through-bearing, but the washing of their garments in Christs bloud a1658 Durham Subtile Self 136.
That they may be incouraged to adventure on suffering for Christ when he calls to it, in hope of being made to experience somewhat of the same allowance for their honourable through-bearing a1658 Durham Blessedness Death (1713) 103.
Throw-bearing 1662 Carstairs Lett. 92.
Pra … for sinless and inoffensive throughe-bearing 1680 Cloud of Witnesses (1714) 37.
I am frail, but Christ is strong; I have His promise of through-bearing 1685-8 Renwick Serm. 346.
Yea, all the strength, that is in Christ, shall be employed for your through-bearing 1719 Glasgow B. Rec. IV 54.
His circumstances being so low, and such as do requyre help and support for his maintanance and throwbearing
