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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Obtemperat, p.p. [L. obtemperāt-us p.p. of obtemper āre Obtemper v.: cf. also e.m.E. (once) obtemperate adj. obedient (15–16th c.).] Complied with, obeyed. (Cf. Obtemper v. 1.) — 1533 Bell. Livy I. 67/1.
Ȝe wald sone haue obtemperat and obeyit my chargis 1569 St. A. Kirk S. 332.
In respect of divers admonitionis maid of befoir quhilk he hes nocht obtemperat c1680 Row Blair 446.
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