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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Severing, Syvering, vbl. n. [ME and e.m.E. seueryng (Wyclif); Sever v.] The action of Sever v. 4. —1533 Bell. Livy I 59/22.
Afore the seuering [B. syvering] of thare armyis
