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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Dwang, v. Also: duang(e, dwaing. [Related to Du. and LG. dwingen v., dwang n.] tr. To subject to pressure or compulsion; to harass or oppress. 1583 Reg. Privy C. III. 570.
He is the onlie sutar … of deliberat purpois to dwaing and compell the saidis complineris to gif him geir 1584 Ib. 693.
[Intending] to dwang and debar him fra his awin rowmes … to his utter wrak 1587 Ib. IV. 176.
The said Robert intendis sua to dwang the said complenare that he salbe compellit to yeild 1618 Haddington Corr. etc. 137.
Seing my marchandis duangis me so … with the comprysingis … and arrestments vpone my holle landis 1638 Maxwell Mem. 248.
My brother … duangis me so hardlie that … now lykwayes I ame duangit with my sonne concerning his mariage 1639 Baillie I. 163.
Denying to the ministerie of Glasgow his own fiares, and dwanging them in their stipends c 1656 Haddington Corr. 114.
That so he might duange Sir Patrick