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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Battering, vbl. n.2 [f. Batter v.2] Pasting up or together; a joining so made.1590 Acts Sederunt 31 Dec.
That everie battering … sall be subscrivit be him 1638 Bk. Univ. Kirk App. xxvi.
The affixing and battering of a piece of paper upon the margine 1641 Acts V. 317/1.
The articles of the treattie … markit and subscryved wpoun everie battering therof be the clerke
