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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1432-1494
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Distrublin(g, vbl. n. Also: -trubillyn. [Variant of Distroubling.] Disturbing; molesting. 1432 Ayr B. Ct.
The qwylk day Alexander Foulartoun in the will for the distrubillyn of the toun ?1438 Alex. i. 2932.
In fair speche lyis oft winning, And in dispyte oft distrubling 1478 Acts Lords Auditors 80/1.
The wrangwis vexatioun and distrubling of him and his tennandis 1479 Acts Lords of Council 31/2.
The distrublin done be him in the schiref court of Berwic 1494 Ib. 337/2.
To charge the said Lord Forbes to decist … fra all vexacioun and distrubling of … Maister Dauid
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