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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1409-1436, 1500-1599
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Halfling, -lyng, adv. [ME. (rare) haluelinge, halflunge (a 1225).] = Halfling(i)s,adv. — c1409-1436 Kingis Quair xlix.
Thus halflyng ouse for haste 15.. Clariodus iv. 1789.
So com ane buke by him at the last, Into his way, halfling him againe a1586 Maitland Geneal. Setoun 47.
He for sorrow halfling deit
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