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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Heriting, vbl. n. [f. e.m.E. herit, heryt v. (a 1533).] Inheriting. —1590 Burel Pilgr. ii. xxi.
Adultrers and disauers, … Be bissie til amend, In meriting and heriting The heuins into the end
