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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Frosting, vbl. n. [e.m.E. frost v. in this sense (1572).] Treating horse-shoes to prevent slipping during frost. —1515 Rentale Dunkeld. fol. 207 b.
Per lie frosting per id tempus xxiij d. 1618 M. Works Acc. XV. ii. 71.
For frosting of 3 hors, vj s.
