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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Obtemperat, Obtemporatt, -ate, v. [e.m.E. obtemperate (15–16th c.), f. as Obtemperatp.p.] a. = Obtemper v. 1. b. = Obtemper v. 3. —a. 1653 Stirling Ant. II. 14.
The sessioun … appointed the said Mr. Harie to tak up scoll upon … the 13 of October 1653, quhilk he did obtemporatt at the bridgend of Doune 1668 Dunbar Moray Doc. 140.
I being willing to obtemporate the will of the letters and charge 1694 Glasgow B. Rec. IV. 108.
In respect wee … are most willing to obtemperat and fulfil the forsaid submission —b. c1550 Rolland Ct. Venus iii. 283.
Quhairfoir we wald that ȝe obtemperat Ȝour will with wit and ȝour mind mitigat
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