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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Intreitting, vbl. n. Also: -treting. [e.m.E. intreting (1529), -treating, var. of entreatyne (1526).] Treating, treatment. —1545 Douglas Corr. 158.
For the intreting off the mariage betuix [etc.]1560 Rolland Seven S. 8650.
Dew intreitting … And greit rewaird he sall obtene thairfoir Ib. 8977.
Lechis will hane … Gude intreitting, rewardis and als kindness 1599 Stirling B. Rec. I. 92.
To convein his Maiestie and remanent commissionaris of burrowis for intreitting of sic effairis as his Maiestie sall have to do