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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1495
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Demming, vbl. n. [ME. demmyng (c 1300). Cf. Dem v.] Damming up. — 1495 Acts Lords of Council 420/2.
The wranguise demmyng and inhalding of the watter of Lochirbrig apoun the landis of Arnisfeild
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