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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Plying, vbl. n.2 [Ply v.2 Cf. 18th c. Eng. plying in plyingplace (1766).] The action of employing or wielding (a tool). —1494 Loutfut MS. 41 b.
Tremelliere is maid of iii jambes al hail quhilkis with the plying of the irn ar bot ane
