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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Diminissing, vbl. n. [f. as Diminissar,n. Cf. e.m.E. diminishing (1513).] Lessening. —1567 Casket Lett. 115.
Without ... eking or diminissing of any thing found ... in the box 1569 Reg. Privy C. II. 7.
The Articles desyrand that remeidy may be providit aganis … diminissing of rentalls
