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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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UNDERLIE, v. Also -ly(e). Sc. form and usage: to be subject(ed) to, submit to, undergo (Sc. 1710 T. Ruddiman Gl. to Douglas Aeneis, 1808 Jam.). Obs. in Eng. Sc. Law phr. †to underlie the law, to be liable to legal procedures and penalties.Lnk. 1710 Minutes J.P.s (S.H.S.) 93:
The parties bound over to underly the lau for the saids ofences.Sc. 1773 Erskine Institutes iv. iv. § 62:
To underlie the pains of theft and death.Sc. 1817 Scott Rob Roy xxi.:
If you knew who was by your side, perhaps you might underlie a tremor.Ayr. 1822 H. Ainslie Pilgrimage 206:
I'll underlye a' rightfu' law That pairs wi' heav'ns decree.Gall. 1825 J. Denniston Legends 58:
The laird maun appear, an' underlie the law.Sc. 1838 W. Bell Dict. Law Scot. 489:
To summon the person accused, to appear and underlie the law.Kcb. 1895 Crockett Moss-Hags 1.:
He staggered away homeward, there to underlie the ill-tongue of his wife.