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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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*Lawring, vbl. n. [Appar. f. lawer compar. of Law a. and adv.: cf. e.m.E. lowring (1606) and Lawin(g vbl. n.3] Lowering. —1510 Prot. Bk. J. Foular I. 122.
That in the holking and lawring of his ground for the biging of his new land sa depe that [etc.]
