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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1593-1605
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Grissing, vbl. n. [Var. of Gressing. Cf. Girsing.] Grazing. — 1593 St. A. Test. II. 323.
In grissing at Balmwllo … sevin lambis 1605 Reg. Great S. 585/2.
Cum … manerie, cottagiis, lie scheillingis et grissingis in parochia de Logy
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