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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Suppressing, vbl. n. Also: supressing, subpressing, (suppirssing). [ME and e.m.E. suppressing (Wyclif); Suppres(s v.] The action of suppressing or subduing, in senses 1 a and b of Suppres(s v.(1) 1563 Davidson Answer 214.
The suppressing of hereseis can nocht be attribute to the Kirk 1591 Bk. Univ. Kirk II 784.
It is craveit, the acts of Parliament made for suppressing of the enormities following may be put to executioun: first, against Jesuites [etc.] 1591 Edinb. B. Rec. V 47.
For suppressing of … flyting, banning and swering 1607 Aberd. B. Rec. II 293.
For suppressing of the insolencies of a numer of deboschit and disorderit persones 1614 Denmylne MSS in Highland P. III 166.
A commissioune of liftenendrie past to the laird of Caddel … for suppressing of the rebellion in Ila 1616 Fraserburgh Kirk S. 74b (8 Aug.).
He is referrit to the magistrat to be taine ordour with for suppressing of his sin 1698 Kingarth Par. Rec. 193.
That Robert Bannatyn … be taken in to the number of eldership to be helpfull in suppressing vice 1699 St. A. Baxter Bks. 59.
For supressing and preventing the lyke heartburnings and animosities in all time comeing(b) 1561 Reg. Privy C. I 165.
For subpressing of thift and uther crymes(2) 1554 Corr. M. Lorraine 388.
This interprice and charge committit be your grace unto me for suppirssing of the rebellis of the ilis 1561 Reg. Privy C. I 186.
For the suppressing of malefactouris a1578 Pitsc. I 108/22.
To invaid them that was command for thy defence for the suppressing of fallis coniurit tratouris 1580 Antiq. Aberd. & B. III 173.
The strong castell biggit … for danting and suppressing of the burght and cuntrie 1649 Sc. N. & Q. XII 74.
A day of thanksgiving … for the suppressing of the Northland rebells and our delyverie from ther incursion