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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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(Subumbrage,) v. P.t. subumbragit. [Umbrage n.] tr. To overshadow. — 1581 Sempill in Sat. P. xliii 82.
Xerxes, quhose armeis maid the riueris dry, And schippis subumbragit all the seyis on breid
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