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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Ill-doing, -doyng, vbl. n. [e.m.E. ill-doing (1611).] Doing harm, evil-doing. —1462 Peebles B. Rec. I. 146.
Gyfe thair be ony that fechtis … in distrowbyllyng of the town and for gret perell of ill doyng a1605 Montg. Flyt. 434 (H).
Lett never this vndoght of ill doing irke
