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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Lawin(g, vbl. n.3 [ME. lowynge (1398); Law v.] Lowering, lit. and fig. a. Lowering in position. b. fig. Disparagement; ? diminutionor ? casting down, overthrow. —a. 1583 Edinb. D. Guild Acc. 180.
To … wrychtfor mending of the greit ȝet of the kirkȝaird to lawin & drawin of the crukkis be the greit wynd that it wald nocht steik 1639 Spalding I. 233.
The southe window in the gawill to be maid fairer, by lawing the sol therof, and so making it larger in lightb. a1568 Bann. MS. 256 b/16.
I mak it knawin for all ȝour lawin I haif done as I may 1602 Davidson Three Reformers 153.
Regeneration … stands in … renewing … righteousnesse … whairby thair growes an hatred, lothing, and lawing of sinne in us
