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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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(Oint-,) Oynting, -eng, vbl. n. [ME. oyntynge (Rolle), e.m.E. ointing.] Anointing. —1581 Burne Disput. in Cath. Tr. (S.T.S.) 167/20.
As to the sacramentis … lyk as the oynting of preistis 1596 Dalr. I. 321/17.
This maner of oynteng the kingis
