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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1524-1545, 1612
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Drivin(g, Dryv(e)ing, vbl. n. Also: drayving. [ME. dryvynge (c 1440).] a. Driving of animals, vehicles, etc. b. Delay, putting off.a. 1524 Carnwath Barony Ct. 14 b.
For the vrangus dryvin his meire & dinging of hir in ane myre 1531 Reg. Dunferm. 362.
Thai sall oppin the conductis thairof anis in sik maner as the lavell seruis to the drivin of thair awine coill 1612 Criminal Trials III. 221.
For dryveing to ane bucht at the Blak-hill-stell … of aucht ȝowisb. 1545 Douglas Corr. 158.
I … sall not falle to geif ȝour mageste swre advartisment vithowte ony drayving off tayme off deleyis
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