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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Fristing, Frysting, vbl. n. [ME. (a 1400).] Giving of credit; delaying, postponing. —c1420 Ratis R. 1005.
Frysting me think contrair To merchandice 1637 Rutherford Lett. (1881) 342.
Fristing of Christs presence is a matter of torment
