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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Bringing, Bryngyn(g, vbl. n. Also: bryngen. [ME. bryngyng (1433).] The act of bringing.1446 Reg. Episc. Brechin I. 107.
To … mak careage for his part for the bryngyng hayme of the mylstane 1473 Acts II. 105/1.
Anentis the bringing in of bulȝoun, within the realm c 1489 Reg. Aberbr. 263.
Item, in the celleraris office for the fuel bringing hame v li. 1494 Treas. Acc. I. 247.
For careyng and bryngen of the tymmyr 1513 Doug. x. xiv. 84.
Victour with the bryngyn hame Ȝon bludy spulȝe 1555–6 Edinb. B. Rec. II. 365.
For bringing of ane standart and ledders c1568 Lauder Minor P. i. 651.
The bringing furth of Godlie werks 1575 Edinb. D. Guild Acc. 50.
For ij barrekenis wyne & bringing of thame vp to the tovne
