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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1497, 1683
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Away-leding, -leading, vbl. n. [Away adv. 1.] The action of removing or conveying away. — 1497 Acts Lords of Council II. 82.
The spulȝeing, thressing, and awayleding of the teyndis 1683 Bamff Chart. 344.
Casting, vining, and away leading of peats
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