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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Harming, -yng, vbl. n. [Northern ME. herming (Cursor M.), sorrow, grief.] Harm, injury. —c1475 Wall. i. 110.
Erle Patrik then … Till our fa turnd, and harmyng did ws mast
