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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Lering, vbl. n. Also: leryng, learing. [ME. lering (Cursor M.), f. Lere v.: cf. ON. læring.]
1. The action of Lere v. a. Teaching, instruction. b. Learning, study, practice.a. 1524 Holyrood Chart. 258.
We … dischairgis all utheris of ony teching of gramar skules within the said burgh except the teching and lering of lectouris alanerly 1556 Prot. Bk. T. Dalrymple 41 b.
For the quhilk instruckin & lering of the said [baker's] craft to the said James the said Gawen hes oblist him [etc.] 1557–8 Inverness Rec. I. 16.
To pay George Gra … for the lering of Robe Waus … to the brebner craft 1565 Edinb. B. Deeds 163.
For lering and instructing him the craft of barbouris and cherurgianis 1647 Grant Chart. 241.
To the Generall Major trumpiter for my educatione and learing in sounding and playing wpon ane trumpetb. 1540 Acts II. 363/1.
That exercitioun may be had … amangis all our souirane lordis liegis … swa that be lering of ordour & bering of thare wapnis in tyme of paice thai may be the mair expert … in tyme of neid
2. Knowledge, erudition, learnedness. = Lerning 3.1558-66 Knox II. 122.
My Lordis Bischoppis … for thair learing can, and for the zeall that thei should bear to the veritie wold, ganesay any thing that … repugnes to the veritie of God c1590 Fowler II. 29/26.
By the detracting of my learing
