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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1562-1610
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Drifting, vbl. n. [f. Driftv.] Putting off (of time). — 1562 Kennedy Ressoning iv.
Think not that this is done for drifting of tyme 1610 Forbes Certain Rec. 496.
He would gain nothing by delay, seeing that they hoped in God that no drifting of tyme sould cause them to alter
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