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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Leaven, n.; Leaven-, Leaving-head, n. (Cf. Lav(e)ing vbl. n. b and Level(l n. 2.) —1691 Sheriffhall Coal Accompt.
For readin of the leaven of the blind sink —Ib.
The leaving head … working the leaven head
