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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1551-1592
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Fallin, Fallyn, ppl. a. [e.m.E. fallen, falne (a 1631).] Fallen, Fallen out, having occurred. — 1551 Reg. Cupar A. II. 71.
Our said place at all tymes salbe … reddy to ws … wyth eldyng of fallyn wod and brwme 1560 Rolland Seven Sages 4206.
Uther fallin wod I sall get to be fire 1591 Criminal Trials I. 250.
Catherene Campbell, ane Ersch womane with ane fallin neise — 1592 Douglas Chart. 304.
Lett it be vnderstand how heichlie we ar grevit with thir lait fallin out trubles
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