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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1515-1661
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Crying, vbl. n. [ME. crying, criynge (a 1340), f. Cry v.] Calling; proclaiming. Also with doun, up (see Cry v. 7, 8).(1) c1515 Asloan MS II. 149/2.
Heir followis the maner of the crying of ane playe 1581 Bk. Univ. Kirk II. 511.
The streittis salbe clanged of the cryingis and murmuringis of thame 1609 Skene Reg. Maj. 71.
Clamour, crying, and voice popular, sould follow ane manslayer(2) 1559–60 Edinb. Old Acc. I. 309.
For tinsale he had of the ressaveing of Inglis money before tlve knawlege of the crying done of it a1578 Pitsc. II. 320/29.
The pure peopill war all hereit be the crying downe of the money 1657 Balfour Ann. I. 210.
Diuers actes … anent bulȝeon, goldsmiths worke, and the craying doune of the new plackes 1661 Reg. Privy C. 3 Ser. I. 59.
The letter … anent the crying up of coinȝed gold
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