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Resistant, -and, adj. [F. résistant, pres. p. of résister Resist v. Cf. e.m.E. in this sense (1610), noun (1600).] That offers opposition or resistance; that is proof against. — c1490 Irland Asl. MS 73/22.
The vij noble … wertues repugnand and resistand to the vij dedlye synnis Id. Mir. MS fol. 352b.
Quhen thai are inobedient and resistant to his justice and lawis He suld punys thame
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