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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1420, 1499-1558
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Apostata, -ita, n. [ME. and e.m.E. apostata (14th c.), L. apostata.] An apostate. Also attrib. —c1420 Wynt. vi. 979 (he stall owt off hys abbay, and worthyd ane apostata). a1500 Henr. Fab. 1890 (as fals Apostata). a1500 Tale of the Colkelbie Sow i. 52.
And ȝit scho callit to hir cheir On apostita freira1508 Kennedy Flyt. 523 (Pilate apostata). 1528–9 Acts Lords of Council MS. XXXIX. 62 (ane apostita monk). 1558 Q. Kennedy Tractive 158.
Bucere, (quha wes ane apostata blak freir)
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