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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Harping, -yng, vbl. n. [ME. harpyng, OE. hearpung.] —c1515 Asl. MS. I. 318/8.
Dauid mesit the ill spreit in the king Saul with harping 1513 Doug. ix. xii. 112.
Sangis and gestis, musyk and harpyng 15.. Clar. v. 97.
With harping sweit
