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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Defaming, -yng, vbl. n. [ME. defamynge (a 1340).] Defamation, disgrace. —1474 Reg. Morton II. 224.
I … byndis & oblis me … vnder payne of inabilite, defamyng & maynsuering