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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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*Ballasting, vbl. n. [e.m.E. balasting (1536).] Furnishing with ballast. —1508 Treas. Acc. IV. 114.
To the said Robert [that] he gaif for ballasting of his schip . . quhen the King passit to Maij