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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Ganing, -yng, ppl. a. [f. Gane v.1] = Ganand a. —1471 Acts II. 100/2.
Schippis, buschis, and vther … botis with nettis & al abilȝementis ganing tharfor for fysching 1500 Coll. Aberd. & B. 318.
To mak … draubriggis, fowssis, and all other defens … as thai think mayst ganyng and convenient thairto 1533 Boece xii. xii. 476 b.
Cheissing ane private life and to thare tast mare ganyng
