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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Christin, a. Also: christyne, -en, christne, chrestin. [e.m.E. christen, ME. cristen Cristin a. See also Chrissin.] Christian. 1509 Reg. Episc. Glasg. 523.
To gar praye for … all Christyne saulis 1549 Compl. 23/12.
Lyik prudent christin pepil c1552 Lynd. Mon. 5240.
Thocht thay be callit Christin men 1560 Rolland Seven S. 8838.
The sone of the maist Christin king 1567 G. Ball. 11.
The Kirk Catholik … And faithfull Christin cumpanie a1570-86 Maitl. F. cxi. 20.
To chrestin men maist profitable 1596 Dalr. I. 84/9.
Contrare thame quha war christne brethir Ib. II. 23/14.
To subdue … that cuntrie to the christen impyre
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