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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Nocht-gaynstandand, prep., quasi-conj., and adv. Also: -gayne-. = Nochtwithstanding. (Common only in Hay. For further examples see Gainstand v. 3.) — 1450 Reg. Episc. Brechin. I. 151.
Nochtgaynstandand certane personis … ar cumin … and tane away the said proppis 1456 Hay I. 49/21.
And nochtgaynstandand that he tynt mony of his peple … ȝit was he ma na [etc.] Ib. 166/13, 270/23; etc.
Nocht gaynstandand