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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1558-1641
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Hinder, n. Also: hindir, hynder, -ir, hyndare. [f. Hinder v., or Du. hinder (whence hindre used by Caxton), also in LG., Dan., Swed., and Norw. Cf. Hender n.] Hindrance, obstruction, detriment, damage.Current in late 16th and early 17th centuries. 1558 Q. Kennedy Tractive 154.
Ȝit thair vyce did na hynder nor dirogatioun to thair authoritie 1568 Reg. Morton I. 38.
To … do all hyndir and ewill ȝe may to the saidis rebellis a1578 Pitsc. I. 225/4.
We pray ȝow to ansuer scherplie to ȝour sowmondis and mak ws no hinder 1582 Waus Corr. I. 248.
I will one na wayis beleif … that your L. will do ws that vnkyndlie hindir and hurt 1592 Stirlings of Keir 432.
The said Schir Archibald may peaceblie bruik the saidis landis, without hynder or clagg 1603 Inverness Rec. II. 7.
And of all that he mocht stop or lat to do his hinder 1612 Edinb. B. Rec. VI. 92.
Knawing quhat … lawbour it will be unto him besyde the hyndare and prejudice of his awin … effayres 1612 Glasgow B. Rec. I. 329.
The litstarr treis … vpone the calsie syde ar grit hindir and impediment to the publique passage 1630 Bk. Carlaverock II. 119.
I question nothing if he be nocht the hinder himselfe 1635 Dickson Wr. 153.
[I] count it loss and hinder to stick to anything but him 1641 Acts V. 503/1.
The great hinder and prejudice quhilke may fallow
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