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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Cylering, n. [Var. of Silouring. Cf. Celring.] A canopy or ceiling. —a1586 Maitland Ho. Seytoun 37.
He … reparalit the samyn [queir] wyth glasing windowis, maid the daskis thairin and cyleringis aboue the altaris
