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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Fer(r)ying, vbl. n. Also: ferréing, fer(é)ing. [f. Ferry v.] Acting as ferryman; carrying over by a ferry. —1485 Acts II. 172/2.
He to be suspendit fra the vsing of the office of ferying for all the dais of his life 1511 Reg. Privy S. I. 341/2.
A lettre of tak … of the landis of Balhelvy, … and fischin and fereing of the water of Tay 1572 Reg. Great S. 540/1.
Erlis-ferry cum … proficuis tam transportationis lie ferreing quam aliis 1620 Grant Chart. 322.
Item, for ferreing of the boyis … for the disioone at the kirk of Tullanessall 1641 Acts V. 629/2.
With powar of ferrieing to and fra vpone the said firth
