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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1560-1589
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Harling, vbl. n.1 [Harl v.1] Dragging. — 1560 Edinb. Old Acc. I. 313.
For harling of ane man and wemen throuche the towne 1574 Glasgow B. Rec. I. 21.
The said Alane [fined] for harlyng of hir be the feit 1572-5 Diurnal of Occurrents 69.
Under the payne of … harling of thame throw the toun in ane cart 1589 Glasgow B. Rec. I. 149.
For … harling and pudling of him in ane gutter
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