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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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(Restrenȝit,) Restrained, ppl. adj. [e.m.E. restrained (1580), Restrenȝe v.] ? Self-controlled; ? reserved. — 1596 J. Galloway in M. Napier Mem. Napier 296.
Naither too spair and restrained nor yit too large and dissolute, both not affectat bot naturall and naife
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