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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Quotation dates: 1535-1560
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(Smiting,) Smyt(t)ing, vbl. n. [ME and e.m.E. smiteing (c1330); Smite v.] The action of the verb, striking, hitting; chastisement. — 1535 Stewart 56765.
To heir and se … So soir smytting with mony swyng and swap 1560 Rolland Seven Sages 4155.
Gif ȝe chaip but reprufe or smyting
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