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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Runing, Runnyn, ppl. adj. [Rin v.1] a. ellipt. Describing clothing, for running footmen, in sense 1 of Rin v.1 Cf. Rin(n)ing vbl. n. 8 a. b. That remains unpaid. Cf. Run ppl. adj. —a. 1697 Household Bk. Gr. Baillie 121.
To menservants cloathes … 2 runing wastcoats 8 ells at 14 s. per ell —b. 1525 Stirling B. Rec. I 23.
To cum within xl dais and pay the runnyn anwalis to Sir James Murra … with the expens
