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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1569-1580
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Holing, vbl. n. [Hole v.] Piercing with holes. —1569-73 Bann. Memor. 119.
Thei begouth the holing of the voult of St. Geilis Kirke 1580 Inverness B. Rec. I. 274.
Halding of sweyne … dalie hurting thair nychtbouris in holing of thair landis and yardis
