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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Quench(e)ing, vbl. n. [e.m.E. and ME quenching etc. (c1220).] Quenching, in senses of Quench(e v. —1589 St. A. B. Ct. 15 Aug.
Eftir the quencheing off the plague off pest 1658 Elgin Rec. I 308.
To carie burne for quenching of the fyr at the west porte
