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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Lothing, vbl. n. [e.m.E. and late ME. lothing, -ynge, ME. (north.) lathynge (Rolle).] Loathing, detestation. —1602 Davidson in Three Reformers 153.
Whairby thair growes an hatred, lothing and lawing of sinne in us
