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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1650-1657
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Outstanding, vbl. n. [Stand v.: cf. Outstandern.] Resistance, opposition. — c1650 Spalding I. 231.
Bot Banf payit seveirlie for his outstanding, and wes cruellie pvnishit and oppressit in his estait 1657 Cullen Kirk S. 17 May.
Compeired Agnes Jonstone, & was comitted to prisone by the magistrat for her cursing and outstanding
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