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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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(Strenȝeabill,) Strinyeabyll, adj.2 [Late ME and e.m.E. strenabylle (Cath. Angl.), strayneable (1497), strenable (a1548), strainable (1581); Strenȝe v.1] Stringent, severe. — 1575 Waus Corr. 107.
Or ye culd fynd the myoun to get the arestment lousit for ane slycht catioun, that ver na vay strinyeabyll, I var far adetit to you
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