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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1549-1595
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(Offence,) -ense, v. [e.m.E. offence (1512), MF. offenser, -encer (15th c. in Hatz.-Darm.), L. offensāre.] = Offend v. 2. — 1549 Complaynte of Scotland 118/12.
Ane seruand that offensit his maister 1595 Fraser Sir-Name of Baird 41.
The quhilk ye cannot deny unles ye offense God and the veritie
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