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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Attornaying, vbl. n. [f. Attornay n.1] Acting as an attorney. —1548 Melville Chart. 86.
Dischargeing … all our iustices … of all calling, following, … adtornaying, poynding [etc.]