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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Christian(e, n. and a. Also: chrystiane, christiean(e, christan(e. [e.m.E. chrystian (1526), christian, L. christiānus.] Christian.(1) 1562-3 Winȝet I. 6/35.
The gret destructioun of the trew religioun of Christianis c1568 Lauder Minor P. iii. 109.
Thocht we boist Christianes to be a1500 Henr. Fab. 2446.
Christ keip all christianis frome that wickit well a1570-86 Maitland Maitl. F. xxii. 57.
I mene nocht heir of faythfull christianis [: remanis] a1578 Pitsc. I. 77/22.
Beand Christans and particiepant with ȝow of the favour of God Ib. 113/2.
Mahomet … wssit great cruelltie … wpoun the Christieans(2) 1562-3 Winȝet I. 13/33.
The hert of thy Maiestie and al Christiane princes a1568 Gyre-carling 4.
Ane grit gyre carling … That levit vpoun Christiane menis flesche a1578 Pitsc. I. 138/29.
Throw the desentioun … of the christiane princes Ib. 383/21.
They were … nocht worthie to leif wnder ane christieane king 1600-1610 Melvill 628.
A most Chrystiane king 1665 Forbes Baron Ct. 258.
To leiv christane lyk in good neighbourheid