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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1550-1560
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Constrane, p.p. [Irreg. f. Constrain v.] Constrained, compelled; oppressed. — c1550 Rolland Court of Venus i. 772.
An ȝe plece … be constrane Be thair aduise c1550 Ib. ii. 193.
So furth can he fair … with hert richt sair constrane 1560 Id. Seven Sages Prol. 122.
As now I am constrane It to translait in our toung naturall 1560 Ib. 974.
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