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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Herrying, vbl. n. [Herry v.] Robbing of birds' nests. —1698 Foulis Acc. Bk. 225.
Got out of the dowcat last weeke 7 pair of dowes and this day for the 2d herrying 50 pair and a dow
