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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Hingit, ppl. a. [Hing v.] Like one who has been hanged. —a1570-86 Dunb. Maitl. F. xxxvi. 175.
With hingit luik … Lyk till ane stark theif glowrand in ane teddyr
