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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Bleding, -yng, vbl. n. [ME. bleding, -yng (Chaucer).] Bleeding. —1504 Treas. Acc. II. 477 (for bleding of the nes). 1570 Leslie 244 (Alexander deceissit of ane bleding). c1550-79 Chron. Fortirgall 147 (the pudyr stanchyt the bledyng).
