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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Listing, n. [ME. lystyng(e (15th c.) selvage, border; f. List n.1] a. plur. Lists. = List n.1 3. b. A selvage or hem. c. attrib. Made of list, the material of which the selvage of cloth consisted. —1532 Treas. Acc. VI. 74.
To Thome Arthoure for making of the pailȝoune and listingis, and nalis thairto v li. 1683 Inventory in Donibristle Mun. (Earl of Moray's MSS.) 16.
Thrie pair of plaids with blew listings 1696 Foulis Acc. Bk. 199.
For listing stockins black [5 s.]
