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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1472
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Fortressing, vbl. n. [f. Forteres,n. Also e.m.E. (1542).] Fortifying. —1472 Edinb. Charters 134.
To help, contribu, and supple to the said fortressing and strenthing of our said burgh
