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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1586
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Executing, vbl. n. [Late ME. executyn (1480).] Carrying out, discharging. —1586 Rec. Convention of Royal Burghs I. 221.
Personis … maist aptt and meitt for executing of thair commissioun