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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Her(e)-, Heir-cum(m)ing, vbl. n. Also: heere-, hear- and -cummyng, -commin-, -com(e)ing. [Cumming vbl. n. Rare before late 16th c.] Coming here, arrival; visit.1375 Barb. v. 82.
For thai ly trastly, but dreding Of vs, and of our heircummyng [E. her cummyng] 1540 Lynd. Sat. 1679.
Be his heircumming for concorde, … He sall be welcome 1588 Aberd. Council Lett. I. 46.
Becaus I luik for your commissionis heircumming I superseid to be inopportune thairintill 1600 Crim. Trials II. 198.
‘Grene cottis, wo worth ȝow for ȝour heir cuming!’ 1624 Hist. Carnegie 87.
I hawe thoucht gud to schaw ȝour lordship of my hearcumming 1639 Aberd. B. Rec. III. 156.
Seing as the nobilitie alledges the toun wes the caus of thair heir cumming with thair armie
