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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1482, 1540-1555
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Rob(o)ur(e, n. [F. robor (1344 in Greimas), L. robur strength.] (Physical or moral) force or strength. b. ? Power, or authority, to do something. — 1482 Thanes of Cawdor 65.
That the first band of frendschipe [etc.] … as is contenit in the endentouris … sal stande … in siclike strinth vertew robour and fors as [etc.] 1555 Reg. Cupar A. II 126.
And at this writ vndermaid haif siclyk strentht, robur, and effect as it had bene writtin in the body principal of the assedatione —b. 1540 Antiq. Aberd. & B. II 252.
We sall graunt compotent and conuenient place and robure to ressaive the said teyndis
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