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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Excelling, ppl. a. [e.m.E. (1581).] That excels; surpassing. —a1500 Prestis of Peblis 261.
Excelling, hie richt mychti Prince c1500-c1512 Dunb. ix. 10.
Committing me in thy mercy excelling 15.. Clar. v. 1614.
I can not tell ȝow … The grite excelling pleasoure in that place
