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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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(Scanning,) Skanning, vbl. n. [Late ME and e.m.E. scannynge (Prompt. Parv.), skannyng (1560). Cf. Scand v., also Scanse v. 2.) —1585 Warrender P. (SHS) I 175.
I sie many over bold with God almightie, making to many subtill skanningis [pr. skaimingis] of his blissed will, as lawers do with humane testaments
