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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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(Relesing,) Relesyng, -leising, vbl. n. Also: relewys-. [Reles(e v.] The action of setting free or releasing, in senses of Reles(e v. —1417 Acts I 227/2.
Nocht agaynstandande ony relesyng, gift, sellyng, forgifyng or accordyng we mak 1558 Inverness Rec. I 24.
For relewysing of ane part of the said stent 1622 Crim. Trials III 515.
And the taking be the hand of the persone vizeit with the seiknes, and releising him thair of be moveing of hir lipis
