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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Electing, Elec(k)ing, vbl. n. [e.m.E. ellecting (1611).] Election. —1550 Ann. Banff I. 28.
The borrow courtt off Banff haldin … for the chesing and elecing of the provest 1554 Edinb. B. Rec. II. 190.
In cheissing and electing of all officeris … that … at the leist the dekynnis of euirilk craft wote in the elecking and cheising of the samyn 1571 Lanark B. Rec. 58.
Befoir the ellecting and chessing of ane provest, David Brentoun tuk ane act [etc.]
