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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Sisting, vbl. n. [? Aphetic form of assisting Assist v.] Serving, being of use, to. —1681 New Mills Manuf. lxxxvi.
The hiplocks of the fleece is to be carded spunn twisted and twyned for sisting to the cloaths made
