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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1633-1676
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Lying, Lyeing, vbl. n. Late varr. of Laying vbl. n.1 — 1633 Master of Works Accounts MS. XXVII. 14.
To the twa Pogis for the said tyle and lying of twa ownes 1676 Edinb. B. Rec. X. 271.
George Whyt … wrought with his own hands in lyeing of the pyps wherthrow the water comes to the toun
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