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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1555-1562
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Expelling, vbl. n. [e.m.E. (1532).] Driving out, ejecting. — 1555 Edinb. B. Rec. II. 213.
For … expelling of the sturdy stuburn beggaris furth of this burgh 1562 Inverness B. Rec. I. 94.
For expelling of dartht and stopping of vnfre broustaris
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