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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Liffing, -yng, irreg. var. of Lofing, Loving vbl. n. (praise). —c1420 Wynt. viii. 4100 (C).
He ȝarnyt our the laff Off lordschipe liffyng [W. liffing; R. lovyn] for til haff
