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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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(Refrening,) Refrenyng, vbl. n. [Refrene v.] The action of curbing or restraining. —1535 Acts II 347/2.
For the refrenyng of the multitude of maisterfull and strang beggaris
