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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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(Staining,) Stenyng, Stenyeing, vbl. n. [ME and e.m.E. steynyng (Wyclif), stayning (c1586), staining (1652); Stain(e v.] a. The action of Stain(e v. 3, blemishing, damaging. b. Pigment. Cf. Stain(e v. 6. —a. 1597 Reg. Privy C. V 445.
Uttering … outragious speicheis aganis him, tending to the reproche and stenyeing of his calling —b. 1541 Aberd. B. Rec. I 175.
Item, ane galkoit of stenyng, the price x s.
