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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Spiriting, vbl. n. [Spirit n. or v.] The action of inspiring as in Spirit v. b. —1687 Shields Hind let Loose 694.
Some promises both of spiriting for the duty, and of countenancing it, when undertaken … All which put together will make a strong argument
