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A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)

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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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(Aning,) Anyng, n. [N. ME. anynge (ME. onynge): see Ane v.] Union, agreement, alliance. —1392 Lennox Mun. 48.
Nouther I, … na nane of our hayris, sal make anyng na maner of composycioune with na dedlyke persoune
c1420 Wynt. iv. xviii. heading.
Quhen Antiochus kyng, Wyth the Romanis made anyng
Ib. v. 488.
Betwene the Romanys and that kyng All thus than fell the fyrst anyng

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