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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Cersing, vbl. n. [f. Cers(e v. Cf. Sersing.] Searching.1561 Q. Kennedy Oratioune 14.
We mister nocht to tak pane … in cersing of the samin 1564–5 Bk. Old Edinb. C. VI. 82.
To Schir Robert Ewin for cerssing of the instramentis 1575 Conv. Burghs I. 46.
For cersing and trying of the transportaris of the saidis forbodin gudes
