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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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(Mach-,) Matching, vbl. n. [e.m.E. (1562).] Matching; joining in battle, in marriage. —1559 Misc. Wodrow Soc. 69.
The Congregation and the Frenchmen … were often … near matching as at St. Johnston [etc.] a1586 Kamington in Maitland Geneal. Setoun 21/44.
This lord he was … prouident In modest matching of his childring deir
