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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Promoting, vbl. n. [e.m.E. promoteinge (1485).] Advancing, furtherance. = Promoving vbl. n. b, Promotioun(e n. 2. —1566 Bk. Univ. Kirk I 87.
And we both travell in the promoting [(ed. Peterkin) 4505, promoving] of Chrysts kingdome
