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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1616
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(Handsel-,) Hansaling, vbl. n. [f. hansel Handsel n.] The giving of handsel. —1616 Brus v. heading (H).
Of the king's hansaling in Carrik, at his first arriuing