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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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(Spacing,) Spacyng, vbl. n. Also: spas-, spassing. [Cf. e.m.E. spacing-out (1683); Space v.] The action of walking; also pacing, measuring by pacing. —1456 Hay II 121/1.
The raxing of thy membris esily with a lytill spassing, makis all thy corps in better disposicioun 1456 Hay II 124/27.
Sleping eftir mete with resounable spacyng efterwart … fulfillis the nature, [etc.] —1530 Lennox Mun. 235.
He … past fwit be fwit with my said lord … in spasing and bounding of the dyk
