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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Silent(e, adj. [e.m.E. silente (1565), silent (1580), L. silent-, pres. p. stem of silēre to be silent.] Keeping silence, refraining from speech or utterance. Also in postpositive or quasi-adverbial use. — 1562 Edinb. Hammermen 252.
The said James commandit tham silent in the names of the said lord provest [etc.] … quhome to the said William … ansorit ‘I command ye silente in the quenis name’ 1623 Perth Kirk S. MS 14 May.
Hir directioun wes to bring the watter be theis that war silent boith going and cummyng 1701 Fugitive Poetry II xlv 5/124.
With silent tongue and nodle working — 1623 Perth Kirk S. MS 11 Aug.
Scho imployit … Issobell Haldane to go silent to the woll of Ruthuen and silent abak agane with watter to wasch hir bairne
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