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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Saving, ppl. adj. [ME and e.m.E. sauuand (Cursor M.), sauynge (1535), sauing (1581).] (Spiritually) saving, imparting salvation, redeeming. —1567 G. Ball. 136.
Thy sauing heill and rychteousnes 1581-1623 James VI Poems II 24/14.
My soule reioice mott in thy sauing grace 1637 Rutherford Lett. (1894) 504.
An honest and saving mean of Christ for mortification and faith's growth
