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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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(Nocht-gaynstand,) Nocht-ganestand, conj. [Shortened f. Nocht gainstandand: cf. Nochtwithstand.] Notwithstanding (that). — c1460 Alex. (Taym.) 2757.
And sua he did nocht ganestand that thair was Profferit him ane lordschip
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