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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1614-1624
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Mirding, vbl. n. a. Meddling, interference. b. Acting playfully, dallying. — 1614 Bp. P. Forbes To a Recusant 27 (Jam.).
He thought … that there was ministred to him some matter of mirding 1624 Elgin Rec. I. 184.
[Two women] to … confess ther falt of mirding, lauching and playing them the last Sabothe
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