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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Heing, vbl. n. [ME. heyng (c 1380), f. He v.] Raising. —1467 Acts II. 89/1.
The haill realme … sulde he gretly hurt … in the … heing of the cours of the moné 1573 Inverness B. Rec. I. 228.
The … dertht and heing of pricis of tymmer
