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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Garthing, vbl. n. [f. Garth,n.] Making of enclosures, feincing. —1473 Reg. Cupar A. I. 197.
Tha sal … kep our woddis, alane takand thar nedis to bygyng, … for out byrnyng, garthyng, gifyng or sellyng of tham