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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Adred, Adrede, a. Also: addrede, adreid, adread. [ME. adred (13th c.), also later adrede, prob. reduced form of ofdred, p.p. of ofdrede to terrify. Adopted by Sc. poets from Eng.] Afraid, alarmed, terrified. c1475 Wall. iv. 706.
Off his presence scho rycht reiosit was, And sor adred how he away suld pas a1500 Prestis of Peblis 879.
Quhairfoir sould ȝe dout or be a-dred 1513 Doug. iii. v. 75.
Hyr vissage down scho kest, for schame adred 1535 Stewart 48892.
The Red Cuming … Efferit wes and in sum part adred 15.. Clar. i. 1067.
For his hurting his host was sore adreid c1550 Rolland C. Venus iii. 476.
He dar not to ane vther set his hart, For hir at hame he is sa sair adred