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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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(Hicht-,) Hyghting, -yng, vbl. n.2 [(north.) ME. hightynge (a 1340). Cf. Hechting.] A promise. —c1400 Troy-bk. ii. 261.
Yf ȝe ferly of the delay Why that to ȝow now our hyghting Is not fulfylled at the byddyng
