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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1563
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(Hure-,) Huyrmongyn, vbl. n. [e.m.E. whoremonging (Coverdale).] Fornication. —1563 St. A. Kirk S. 189.
Johane Steynson … and Marion Grymmen, his harlot, … to have ansuerit … for huyrmongyn inveterat 1563 Ib. 232.
Walter Symson and Eufam Macke delated … for … perseverance of huyrmongyn committit be tham
