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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Loosing, vbl. n.³ [Quasi-anglicized var. of Los(s)in(g vbl. n.³, Lowsing vbl. n.², on the analogy of Loosingvbl. n.²] The unloading of a vessel, of cargo from a vessel. — 1609 (1650) Dundee B. Laws 137.
That all the inhabitantis … sall be … furnesched with the saids smythie coalles at the loosing thairof [at the port] 1615 M. Works Acc. (ed.) I. 359.
To four warkmen for loosing the bott with the lyme a1633 Hope Major Pract. II. 313.
The merchant at receiving the cocqnet … shall swear he has noe forbidden goods before the loosing of their goods 1680 Foulis Acc. Bk. 65.
To Drylaw for 16 furlets coalls loosing at Cramond