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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Hanging, vbl. n. [ME. hangynge, -ing (a 1300).] Execution by hanging; one so executed. —1567 Edinb. B. Rec. III. 230.
The belman to … discharge the bikeraris, vnder the pane of hanging a1651 Calderwood II. 350.
Other sillie, simple lords, Who feare their hanging into cords 1590 Glasgow B. Rec. I. 151.
Allegeand that the said James suld haif ewinit thame to hangingis in the Bromelaw
