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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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(Umbestride,) v. P.t. umbestrade. [Cf. ME umstride (a1352), umstrade p.t. (c1400).] tr. To bestride, mount (a horse). —?1438 Alex. ii 576.
The quhyle is wele lang sen I rade, Or hors or armes vmbestrade
