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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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(Dinning,) Dynnyng, vbl. n. [ME. dynnyng, dinning (14th c.), f. Din v.] The making or rising of din or noise.1375 Barb. xiii. 153.
So gret dynnyng ther wes of dyntis, As wapnys apon armor styntis a1500 Colk. Sow i. 253.
His feit maid sic dynnyng, He lakkit breth for rynning 1513 Doug. xi. xvii. 93.
The dynnyng of thar hors feit eik hard he Ib. xii. Prol. 302.
For the dynnyng of hir wanton cry I irkyt of my bed
