A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1570-1590
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Remonster, -re, v. [OF remonstrer (14th c. in OED) to remonstrate. See also Remonstrate p.p.] a. tr. With simple or clause object. To make clear by words or argument. Also const. to (unto) another person. b. intr. To make a protest or representation (to another). —a. 1571 Events Q. Mary & Jas. VI 65.
I pray ȝou remonstre to the King of France the necessite, in sik guid maner as … wil best move him to mak substantial support 1586 Rait & Cameron King James's Secret 110.
Ye shall therefore maist ernestlye deale with her … remonstring therewithall what a blemishe it wald be to her reputation 1588 Events Q. Mary & Jas. VI 47.
That his maiesties counsell remonster unto my lord duikkis tutour … that his maiestie will not heav ȝou molestit [etc.] —b. 1570 Cal. Sc. P. III 310.
Remonstre [to the Queen of England and her Council] 1590 Warrender P. (S.H.S.) II 139.
The fittest expedient thereof … is … to deall and remonstre as is abone mentionat
