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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Multiply-poynding, vbl. n. [? Cf. Multiplie n .] = Multiple-poinding. — 1642 Acts Sederunt i. 52.
Except in proces of multiply-poynding quhilks are remitted to the ordinar lord in the utter hous to appoynt [etc.]