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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1500-1578
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Offending, vbl. n. [ME. (Wyclif) and e.m.E.] Wrong-doing; wronging, injuring. — c1500-c1512 Dunb. ix. 39.
Nor to forgif my nychtbouris offending 1561 St. A. Kirk S. 88.
His falt … aganis … the superintendent in blasphemyng, injuryng and contempnyng of hym and offending of hym injustlie 1566-70 Buch. Comm. on Virgil Æn. i. 8.
Quo numine laeso: (for offending of quhat thing that perteneth to hir charge) a1578 Pitsc. I. 82/27.
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