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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1513
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Rebound, -bund, n. [e.m.E. rebound (1530), also rebon (c1485), -bowne (a1500), F. rebond (16th c.), AF reboun, Rebound, v.] Violent impact. — 1513 Doug. xi xii 49.
Altofruschit dovn he dyd declyne, With sik rebund [Sm., Ruddim. rebound] and rewyne wonder sair That he his lyfe hes sparpellit in the ayr
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