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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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(Leding,) Leiding, ppl. a. [e.m.E. leading (1597).] Leading, chief, prominent. —1630-1651 Gordon Geneal. Hist. xii.
Adding further all such leiding motives and important circumstances as may mak the right state of everie action to be more evident
