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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Quotation dates: 1550-1568
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Withstandar, n. [ME and e.m.E. withstonder (a1325), withstander (1550).] One who resists, an opponent. — 1550 Buccleuch Mun. 198.
Rebellis, conspiratouris, and withstandaris of the quenis auctorite 1561 Warrender P. (SHS) I 34.
We sall ryis … aganis all rebellis conspiratouris and withstandaris of the quenis grace authoritie 1567 Reg. Privy C. I 569.
Be the quhilkis … procedingis, the said bischop declaris … himself … a withstandar of his hienes authoritie 1568 Reg. Privy C. I 627.
In restraning of the personis rebellis and withstandaris of his hienes authoritie presentlie being within the castell of Dunbartane
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