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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Chargeing, vbl. n. [f. Charge v.] a. The pressing of a request. b. Chargeing barrel = Chargeour n.2 —1585–6 Waus Corr. II. 350.
Your L[ordship] man apardoun me of my hammelie stett and chargeing, for I man vse your l. as ane greit frind 1585 9th Rep. Hist. MSS. App. 193/1.
Four chargeing barrellis twme without ony powdir
