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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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(Mervailling,) Merueling, vbl. n. [Late ME. (c 1430) and e.m.E. merveylyng, -vaylyng, marvailing.] Marvelling (Mervaill v.). Of merveling, = evoking astonished admiration. —c1460 Alex. (Taym.) 788.
Ane crowun quhilk passit mekill thing Off massie gold with stanis of merueling
