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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Seing, ppl. adj. [Late ME and e.m.E. seeynge (1440), seeing (1592); Se v.] Perceiving, observing, specif. seing witnes, eye-witness. See also Mendis n. 2 b (2) for further examples. —1560 Rolland Seven S. 7415.
I was ane fule … That gaue mair faith vnto his wordis slie Nor I did ay to my awin seing ene 1588 Aberd. Council Lett. I 39.
The Master of Glammis hes regraitit as we suppos in his letter … for almaist he wes ane seing witnes thairto
