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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1456-1491
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Differ, v.2 [Variant of Defer v.2 Also e.m.E. (1563).] a. tr. To assign. b. To refer (a matter) to one's oath. — 1456 Hay II. 92/19.
That syk reverence and honour be differrit till him as efferis till a kingis estate 1479 Acts Lords Auditors 90/2.
The lordis auditouris decretis [for Archibald Forester against John Steuart] … becaus the said Archibald differrit it to his aith, and he [sc. John] refusit to suere 1491 Acts Lords of Council 204/2.
Falȝeing that thai compere nocht … , the lordis will differ the hale mater to the said Robert spousis aitht
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