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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Publising, vbl. n. Also: publissynge, -lyssyng, -leis(s)ing. [Cf. Publis(c)h(e)ing vbl. n.] Publishing abroad, publication, in senses of the verb. —c1420 Wynt. v 3842.
That full thretty dayis, Sentens off dede or banysyng Be haldyn in wryte, but publyssyng [C. publissynge] 1500 Acta Conc. II 441.
That notwithstanding that the kingis writing causit his fader til ansuere til the witnes publising to the quhilkis thai consentit nocht thairto 1613 Crim. Trials III 454.
He is able, in ane subiect so wourthie and true as the commendation of your royall guiftes of bodie and mynd, and most princelie actions, to kythe miracles in dew publeissing thairof 1666 Rothesay B. Rec. 120.
Notwithstanding of the not publeising of the same at the mercat cross of the heid burghis
