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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Stressit, ppl. adj. Also: stress'd. [e.m.E. stressed (1559); Stres v.1] Distressed; afflicted. — c1590 J. Stewart 88/319.
The stressit knycht all stupefact did stand 1632 Lithgow Trav. vii 328.
Stress'd saylers
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