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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1669
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Darseing, vbl. n. [Cf. northern Eng. dial. derse, to cleanse or prepare (land), to spread (manure).] ? Sowing. — 1669 Urie Baron Ct. 89.
The haill tennentis … immediatlie efter darseing of their bear seid … [to furnish men] to work att the milne daime of Cowie
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