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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1535-1596
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Abund, v. Also: abunde, abbund. [ME. abunde (14–15th c.), OF. abunder, L. abundāre.] = Abound v. 1535 Stewart 36103.
Quhill all the bed abundit so with blude 1549 Complaynte of Scotland v. 34/8.
Al thir seuyn elementis … ar ouer abundand vitht in oure affligit realme a1585 Maitland Quarto MS xciv. 7.
As he dois in pouer maist abbund 1596 Dalr. I. 6/6.
The Ile in thame abundes 1596 Ib. 13/28; etc.
They … abunde in hering
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