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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1590-1591
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Lening, vbl. n. [e.m.E. leaning, e.m.E. and late ME. lenyng (Prompt. Parv.).] Trusting to (Lene v.1 5). — 1590–1 Criminal Trials I. ii. 241.
Drawing thame fra the lening to the mercie of God, and to beleive in the support of the Dewill
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