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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Respecting, ppl. adj. [Respect v.1] a. Rendering Ital. respettive (n.): ? Marked by care or caution (in behaviour). b. Respectful; exhibiting respect. —a. c1590 Fowler II 158/5. Ib. 160/4.
Tua cald and respecting humeurs ane of theme to attane the … scope of his desyrs & the other not —b. 1616 Melrose P. 256.
Your lordships most respecting seruand
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