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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Falding, vbl. n.2 [ME. foldynge (c 1440).] The making of folds; a charge for the use of a fold. —1567 Reg. Great S. 688/1.
Lie Auldland … cum pastura 24 summarum libere a lie tathing et falding ubicunque intra terras et communiam 1700 Stitchill Baron Ct. 145.
The sovme of 9 sh. money forsaid as the remaynder of certain falding
