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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Neding, Neiding, vbl. n. [ME. (a 1300) nedinge an occasion or time of need, e.m.E. needing (Shakesp.) (a) need or want.] The fact of being in need, want, indigence. — c1500-c1512 Dunb. ix. 124 (Arundel MS.).
I haue synnit … In prodigall spending but reuth of pure folkis neding [B. neiding: prosceding, leding, exceding]
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