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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1525-1556
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Avanceing (avansing, etc.), vbl. n. [ME. avaunsyng (1388), avancynge, f. the vb.] Advancing, advancement. —1525 Douglas Chart. 222 (for mantening, furthbering, and awansin of his autorite). 1549 Complaynte of Scotland 1/2 (ȝour magnanime auansing of the public veil). 1556 Edinb. B. Rec. II. 234 (for advanceing of sic seruice).
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