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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.]