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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Revolt, v. Also: -wolt, -vollt; -voult, -woult. [e.m.E. reuolte intr. (1548), tr. (1574), F. révolter (c1500 in Larousse), L. re- and volutāre to roll, revolve, etc.] intr. a. To cast off allegiance; to rise against a ruler; to rebel. b. To depart from religious truth. c. To withdraw from a proposed course of action.a. 1570 Leslie 175.
The king … hering … that the governour wes revoultit be perswatione of the cardinall Ib. 190.
The Scottis men … began to revoult frome the obedience of Inglande 1614 Denmylne MSS in Highland P. III 186.
The kyng … hes sent me … to chastis such his subjects as ar rewolted c1615 Chron. Kings 88.
Rewoulttingb. a1578 Pitsc. II 55/14.
Bot ȝe haue revolltit and gaine bak frome Godis wordc. 1640 Mouswald Kirk S. MS 1 July.
In cace that they performe not the mariage within tuo moneth … bot shall revolt [etc.]