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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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(Solacing,) Solasing, vbl. n. Also: solas(s)yng(e, sollesing. [ME solasyng (13 … ), e.m.E. solacyng (1540-1); Solace v.] Consolation; happiness; pleasure; entertainment, recreation. —?1438 Alex. ii 7225.
Sic thing vndir-ta That puttis thame to sic louing And syne to ioy and solasing a1568 Scott xviii 43.
Adew my awin sueit thing My joy and conforting My mirth and sollesing Of erdly gloir —c1420 Wynt. viii 6196.
The Scottis men, … Made thame gret myrth and solasyng, [C. solassynge] a1500 Colk. Sow Prol. 48.
I will say of my fantesy Sum solasing to glaid this cumpany
