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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Soudering, -(e)rene, vbl. n. Also: souldering. [e.m.E. and late ME (1466) sowderyng, soudrynge; Souder v.] The action of soldering; the solder itself. Also, fig., the action of joining; a union. —1638 Dumfr. & Galloway Soc. XVII 339.
For 8 pund plait pouder for souderene of both the sydis of the kirk 1643 Dumfries Treas. Acc. MS 3.
To the tinkler for sowdering of the kirk spoutis —1674 Whitelaw Sc. Arms Makers 59.
Whilk debars them from making or souldering lint wheel spindles or making or mending guns —1638 Dumfr. and Galloway Soc. XVII 339.
For peitis to melt the soudrene —fig. c1680 McWard Contendings 4.
This … union must be stretched the length … of a soudering with these men who [etc.]
