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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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(Evining,) Ewynnyng, n.2 [e.m.E. evenyng (1511–12), f. Evin v.] The action of making even, in various senses. —1525 Aberd. B. Rec. I. 110.
The prowest … and communite … consentit to the ewynning of thair Castlehill 1528 Cal. Chart. Suppl. (Reg. H.).
Anent the desyding, redding, and ewynnyng off certane marchis 1540 Treas. Acc. VII. 492.
For the feddering and ewynnyng of … ganȝeis for the croce bow
