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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1577
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Composing, vbl. n. [Cf. Composer,n.] The setting-up of type. —1577 Reg. Privy C. II. 582.
Thomas Bassinden … causit bring the said Salamon furth of Flanderis, quhair he wes at his laubour in composing
