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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Sembling, vbl. n.2 [Late ME semlynge (c1440), f. semble v. to resemble, seem, etc.; cf. Semblance n. 1, Sembland n. 1 and Sembling ppl. adj.] Outward appearance, demeanour. —1567 G. Ball. 235.
To thair sembling tak gude sicht, How that thay pas away sa bair
