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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Parliamenting, vbl.n. [e.m.E. parlamenting (1596).]. (A) parley or conference. —1569-73 Bann. Memor. 37.
Vpon … the 18 of Aprile there was parliamenting (Frenche maneris requyre Frenche termes!) or conference appointted betwix the Lynlythgow lordis [etc.]
