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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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*Lesing, vbl. n.2 [e.m.E. lezing f. e.m.E. lease, ME. lese, OE. lesan to glean.] Gleaning. —1577 Crail B. Ct. MS. 17 Oct.
In gadderyng and lesing off corne the tyme off harwest and stelyng off the samin
