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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Understand(e, n. [ME vnder-stand (Cursor M.); Understand v.] a. Understanding, knowledge. b. Something that stands under, a foundation, support. —a. 1444 Aberd. B. Rec. I 10.
Mathew Fichet said it was cum til his vnderstand that Marioune of Croudane hes complaynit [etc.] ?a1500 Steel Roy Robert 35.
Wit thow that we haue vnderstand For to declayre anent Scotland Thy wryt be wourd we haue sene 1562-3 Winȝet I 9/11.
Sen God geuis vs libertie efter our vnderstande frelie to think —b. c1590 J. Stewart 149/16.
Flie, sir, from sic and lerne to vnderstand. Stand quhair ȝe vill, firm be ȝour vnder stand. Stand stabill [etc.]
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