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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1557-1558, 1664-1689
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Infalling, vbl. n. [Cf. Infall n.] a. Falling (into a well). b. An incursion. —a. 1557–8 Edinb. Old Acc. I. 267.
Gevin to twa barromen for laying the hewin werk about the wall, for infalling of folks, ane dayis wageb. 1664 Decis. Lords G. 79.
Fencing the lands against the infalling of the Highlanders 1676 W. Blair Row 250.
The young laird of Swinton, who before the infalling was suspected to favour the enemy1689 Proclam. 12 Nov.
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