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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Quotation dates: 1508-1518
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Stalking, vbl. n. [ME and e.m.E. stalkynge (Trevisa), OE stalcung; Stalk v.] Stalking in sense 2 of Stalk v. — 1508 Reg. Privy S. I 241/2.
Gif … ony personys usis halking, hunting, stalking, rynnand rachis [etc.] … in the sammyn [forest] 1509 Justiciary Rec. (Reg. H.) II 145.
Gif thair be ony slayeris of deyr be stalking within my lordis parkis 1518 Glenartney Doc.
Stalking and slaying of dere … with bowis
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