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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1513
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Axing, Axin, vbl. n. [ME. axing, axyng(e, OE. acsung. Cf. Ax v.] Asking. —1513 Doug. vii. iv. 151 (I grant thyne axyng); ix. iii. 14 (grant this ane axin); etc.