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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Defyante, a. [F. défiant. App. not Eng. before 19th c.] Defiant. — a1578 Pitsc. I. 246/28.
He was commovit at the ambassadouris and gaif thame ane defyante ansuer
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"Defyante adj.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 28 Mar 2024 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/dost/defyante>