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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Quotation dates: 1568-1598
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Unsufferand, -ing, pres. p. [Suffer v. 7.] tr. Not permitting (something to happen, or someone to be or do something). — 1568 Reg. Privy C. I 626.
Unsufferand the said Johnne … to be supportit … be the said hous 1574 Ecclesia Antiqua 274.
Unsuffering ony pairt thairof to be intromettit with be the said Hary 1579 Red Bk. Menteith II 414.
Vnsuffering ony to haif speche or acces to him 1598 Wemyss Corr. 35.
Vnsuffering him to escape
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