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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Henderance, n. [e.m.E. and ME. hinderance (1436). Cf. Hinderance n.] Injury, detriment, disadvantage. —1580 Inverness B. Rec. I. 286.
Tending to the greit henderance of the inhabitantis … and na les disawantaige of the estait of merchandis
