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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1590
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Inhaleing, vbl. n. [Hale v.1] Dragging in; fig., obtruding, intruding. — 1590 Rec. Convention of Royal Burghs I. 313.
That maister Thomas Menȝes [etc.] … be removed … for inhaleing of thame selffis, thair … freyndis, and alyes, in the cheiff offices off the toun
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