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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Hindersum, -some, a. [e.m.E. hindersome (1580). Cf. Hendersum a.] Detrimental, obstructive. — 1593 Acts IV. 28/2.
The suting of lettrez conforme is baith sumpteous to the persewar and hindersum 1607 Dundonald Par. Rec. 125.
The Sessioun findand it … hindersum to thame selfes from heiring the sermonis 1612 Lett. & St. P. Jas. VI 205.
Thair is one thing enlaiking, muche hindersome to this service, that thair is no jayll in Annandaill
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