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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Grateing, vbl. n. [Cf. e.m.E. great v. (1605).] Aggrandizement. —1609 Melvill 769.
Thrie or four little thingis to the grateing [v.r. greatening] of Bisschopis, and decrease and interest of Presbyteries
