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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1633
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Luming, -ine, n. [Some connection with Lum n.1, Lumant n., seems conceivable.] Also attrib. with -soll (= sole), -staine. (?) —1633 Master of Works Accounts (ed.) II. 361.
To Johne Davie kairter [etc.] … for carying of iiii aisler … , Mair to them for twa luming sollis, xx s. 1633 Ib. 364.
For ane long lumine staine for the dyk at the blokhous 1633 Ib. MS. XXVII. 20 b.
To Johne Thomsone maissoune and quarreor … for wining and hewing of ane great number of squar parpin stones for to be lumingis kaipes and solles for the wall that goes about the great fowssie
