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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Ultrequedance, Vultrequedance, n. [Late ME and e.m.E. outrecuidaunce (1435), vtterquidaunce (c1495), ultraquidance (1541), OF outrecuidance.] Arrogance, conceit. —c1550 Rolland Ct. Venus ii 168.
Ȝe haue seruit greit magrie to ȝour meid, For presumptioun, and eik vltrequedance To Venus done by ȝour greit arrogance c1550 Rolland Ct. Venus iii 637.
In the testamentis baith the ald and the new Aganis quhome ȝe can haif na reskew In ȝour debait bot wil full arrogance, Fragill and fals full of vltrequedance c1550 Rolland Ct. Venus iv 621.
Bot to haif sene … The rank inuy, and the foull defiance … the rigorous rais with greit vultrequedance
