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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Landing-place, n. [e.m.E. landyng place (1512).] —1598 Reg. Great S. 245/2.
Cum potestate … tenendi lie ferrie-boittis … cum lie landing-places ex utraque parte dicte aque 1607 Ib. 678/1.
Cum portu lie heavining and landing placeis de Gawpull 1641 Ib. 379/2.