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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Quotation dates: 1531, 1653-1663
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Vilipendar, Villipender, n. [Vilipend v.] One who treats authority in a contemptuous manner. — 1531 Bell. Boece (M) I 34.
Thai slew all Scottis … as brekaris and vilipendaris of thair maieste 1653 Proceedings of Society of Antiquaries XXIII 312.
Vilipendars and contempners of the heigh judges authority 1663 Dumfries Council Min. MS 3 Aug.
They sall be scourgit … as villipenders & contemners of the authoritie of the magistrats
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