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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1515
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Nilling, pres. p. [Late ME. nylling (1471); Nil(l v.] Not wishing, or refusing (to do something). — c1515 Asloan MS I. 302/16.
Nilling to lak nature of mankynd
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