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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Quotation dates: 1549
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Timide, adj. [Late 17th c. Eng. timid (1697), F. timide, L. timidus.] Lacking boldness. — 1549 Complaynte of Scotland 6/34.
I vas lang stupefact ande timide, for falt of ane peremptoir conclusione I nocht heffand ane perfyte determinatione of quhat purpos … that var maist necessair ande honest to be dilatit
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