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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Abandoun, n. [ME. abandoun (13–14th c.), OF. a bandon at command, at discretion.] At or in abandoun, impetuously. 1375 Barb. xv. 59.
The Scottis men … Schot on thame at abandoune Ib. xix. 335.
Thai … bad thaim gang to bikkyr syne The Scottis host in abandoune c1420 Wynt. ix. 740.
All tha … Ischyd to fecht at abandoun
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