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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1515-1541
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Constrenȝeing, vbl. n. [ME. constreynynge (Wyclif).] Constraining, forcing. — 1515 Acts Lords of Council MS. XXVII. 5.
He suld nevir … allege coactioun nor constrenȝeing 1541 Edinb. B. Rec. II. 106.
Gif ye fynd ony constrenyeing of oure merchanttis
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