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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1572-1617
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Away-passing, vbl. n. [Away adv. 1.] Departure. —1572-5 Diurnal of Occurrents 256.
Efter his away passing 1582 Rec. Convention of Royal Burghs I. 136.
Gif ony license of away passing beis granted 1592 Acts III. 568/1.
Thair said Jornayis and thair awaypassing a1597-1617 Hist. Jas. VI 381.
In the nycht of his away passing
