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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1630-1669
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Abide, Abyd, n. [From Abide v.] Abiding. — 1630 Stirling's Royal Lett. II. 474.
In regard … of his continuall abyd about our persone 1669 Corshill Baron Ct. 89.
[Thay] inacted themselves to stand at ane abide to the decreit
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