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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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(Quhisking,) Whiskinge, ppl. adj. [e.m.E. whyskynge (1522); cf. Quhisk v. Wisk v.] Of the wind: Blowing strongly, blustering. —c1590 Fowler I 383/145.
Even as the whiskinge wyndes Of Borias blasting boulde
