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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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(Proving,) Prov-, Proweing(e, -yng, vbl. n. [ME (c1325) and e.m.E. proving, -yng(e: cf. Preving.] Proving: experiencing, suffering; establishing the truth of, substantiating. —a1400 Leg. S. xl 1249.
Fywe causis ar thai sere Quhy men ar torment here: Othir for vertu in prowyng, As tyd of Iob in fanding a1633 Hope Major Pract. II 82 (title).
Proveing of the tenor 1652 Inverness Rec. II 205.
And for proweinge thairof producit ane lairge wreiting in perchment
