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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Quotation dates: 1590
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Suborning, vbl. n. [e.m.E. suborning (1578); Suborn(e v.] The action of Suborn(e v.; an instance of inducing another by underhand means to do or believe something. — c1590 Fowler II 151/4.
Quho otherwyse proceideth in his turnes ather dois he by the subornings of flatterers hastelye orthraw him self, or [etc.]
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