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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1399-1400, 1456
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Failling, Falyng, vbl. n. [ME. failing (Wyclif), f. Fail(l,v. Cf. Failȝeing.] Failling, in various senses.a1400 Legends of the Saints l. 969.
Thi kinrik, that but falyng lestis elyk c1400 Troy-bk. ii. 1227.
The quhilk oist ay was but falyng In-to expenses haboundand 1456 Hay I. 118/26.
In raddour thare cummys fayntnes, and failling of hert 1456 Ib. 217/29.
Sik men … quhilkis can wele governe thame self and otheris, and kepe thame fra failleing