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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1595
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In-willing, adv. [Will v.] Unintentionally. — 1595 Rec. Earld. Orkney 170.
Anent fyw scheiffis. .tane off Thomas Trochanes rig in willing and sett upone Georg Cloustouns rige be the said Georges man 1595 Ib. 171.
Seand the matter. .nocht done. .be his manes will bot in willing because bayth the bandis off the cornes was allyk
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