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Vindices, n. pl. [L. vindiciae.] Claims, sentences. — 1533 Bell. Livy II 23/2.
Gif thow defendis nocht thi self and schaw be ressoun quhy thow gaif the vindices [L. vindicastis] fra liberte to seruitude nocht contrare thy awne lawis, I command thé to be bound and put in presoun 1533 Bell. Livy II 23/8.
This onelie voce of liberte, spokin out of his mouth that maid the vindices [L. vindicias] and lawis of liberte, maid silence throw all the ciete
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