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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Illing, -yng, vbl. n. Also: ylleing. [Ill v. b.] Speaking ill. —14.. Acts I. 350/1.
Of thame that has spokin with Inglismen in illing of Scotis men specially or commounly in tressonable manere c1575 Balfour Pract. 600.][ 1456 14th Rep. Hist. MSS. App. iii. 10.
Andro Ker … endytyd for … comun spekyng with Inglismen in tresonabill maner in illyng of the kyngis legis1528 Prestwick B. Rec. 52.
For the wrangus taking and ylleing of the said Jhone Myller of his takis
