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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Quotation dates: 1499-1500
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(Soilȝeing,) Solȝeing, vbl. n. [ME and e.m.E. soilling (Cursor M.) assoilment, absolution, soilyng (Wyclif) solution, explanation, answering; Soilȝe v.] Resolving, answering. — a1500 Prestis of Peblis 255 (Asl.).
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