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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Violate, -ait, Violatit, ppl. adj. [e.m.E. violated (1593).] Subjected to violation; transgressed; dishonoured. — 1513 Doug. v i 12 (Sm.).
For weill wist Eneas In violait [L. polluto; Ruddim. violate] luif … quhat thingis mycht be controvit By wemen in fury rage that stranglie lovit 1562-3 Winȝet II 28/3.
The horrible cryme of a changeit fayth and violatit religioun
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