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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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(Tyrannité,) Tirannitie, Tyrannidé, Tirannidé, n. [OF tirannite, med. L. tyrannitas.] = Tyran(n)y n. — 1535 Stewart 3064.
Fra mansuetude and greit humanitie To tigirnes and greit tirannitie
a1538 Abell 53b.
Constant … wes slane be his knythtis quhilkis mycht nocht sustene his tirannide
a1538 Abell 72b.
Be proces of tyme Gryme turnit in tirannide and awerice
a1538 Abell 125a.
This miserable man lewand ane lang tyme in tirannide warldlie prosperite folloit him
a1538 Abell 11*a.
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