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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1510-1591
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Hesing, Heasing, vbl. n. [Hese v. Cf. Heising vbl. n.] Hoisting. — 1510 Aberd. Sheriff Ct. I. 104.
Spedfull to help to the hesing of the said gret bellis 1539 Treasurer's Accounts VII. 227.
Takyll towis for hesing and upputting of the ruiff of the said werk 1583 Edinb. D. Guild Acc. 177.
Bynding of thame togidder … and thaireftir hesing and lifting of thame 1591 Ib. 430.
To the foure warkmen … awaiting on the heasing vp off the bell & hynging thairof
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