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A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)

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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Sinning, Synning, vbl. n. [ME and e.m.E. sineginge (c1220), sunegunge (Ancr. R.), cynnynge (Prompt. Parv.), synnynge (1493), sinning (1611); Sin v.] a. A state of sinfulness. b. (The act of) committing a sin. —a. 15.. Sym & Bruder 48.
Bot quhair that Symy levit in synnyng His bruder wald haif ane bryd —b. 1615 Fraserburgh Kirk S. 49b (28 March).
The sessioune rebuikis thame both for sinning agains the Lord

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