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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1539-1555
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Doun-having, Down-haiffing, vbl. n. [Doun adv. 1 b.] Bringing down. — 1539 Acts VII. 301.
Expensis … for dounhaving of … colveringis, arrow baggis and bowis [etc.] 1555 Edinb. Old Acc. I. 154.
For foure pynts tar, v s., … for ane pig to put it in and down haiffing of it xii d.
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