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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Oppressing, vbl. n. Also: oppreseing, oppressyn. [ME. (1388) and e.m.E. oppressyng, -ing.] a. Putting down, suppressing (criminals). b. Oppressing or victimising (another). c. ? Exerting physical pressure on (another). d. Of animals: Pressing down, flattening (crops, etc.).a. a1538 Abell 6* b.
Jamys 4 tuyk grit lawbir in keppn of iustice & oppressyn of thevisb., c. 1649 Aberd. Sheriff Ct. III. 51.
[Patrick Leith … convicted of] kneing and oppressing [him but absolved] fra blood 1672 Kirkcudbr. Sheriff Ct. Processes No. 144.
The invading masterfull oppreseing and setteing upon his majesties free ledgesd. 1665 Kirkcudbr. Sheriff Ct. Processes No. 2 (30 Nov.).
Daylie and hourlie oppressing of my corne in Bar … be ther calffes and stirkes through my haill corne 1674 Corshill Baron Ct. 116.
Alexander Fultoune … persued Johne Adame … for violent oppressing and daylie eating four grassome of grass