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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1500-1690
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Pre-, Præsenting, -yng, vbl. n. [ME and e.m.E. presentynge (Wyclif), -ing (1639).] The action of Present v., in various senses.(1) 1500 Acts Lords of Council II 443.
Of the presenting of ane compromys betuex him his fader and Patrik, Erle of Boithuile, red and subscrivit be him 1564 Reg. Privy C. I 290.
Eftir the presenting of the said writting to him(2) 1585 Treasurer's Accounts MS 55.
At the presenting of hynd and hairt to his maiestie — 1535 Selkirk B. Ct. (ed.) 148.
Our giltyne breder, Villelmus … and Jhone … hes forfuttit thair fredome, for presenting of the infectioun, for ane yer to cum(3) 1555–6 Edinb. B. Rec. II 231.
For presentyng of all fisches to the mercat 1632 Aberd. Council Lett. I 353.
The presenting thairof [of plaiding] to mercattis in hard rollis(4) 1557 Criminal Trials I i 397.
Eftir the presenting of the said Jhone … in jugement, in ane fensit court of justiciarie 1587 Acts III 465/1.
The taking and presenting to the justice of ony malefactour(5) 1690 Acts IX 196/2.
The power of presenting ministers to vacant churches … by patrons hath been greatly abused(6) 1678 Mackenzie Laws & C. i xxxi §3 (1699) 158.
William Hamilton pursued for wearing of pistols and presenting one to the provost of Edinburgh(7) 1562-3 Winȝet II 43/22.
Nocht a fenȝeit, bot a trew persoun; nocht in præsenting, bot in substance
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