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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Staring, Stairing, vbl. n. [Late ME staring (c1400); Stare v.] The act of gazing fixedly. —a1605 Montg. Ch. & Slae 213 (W).
So long with sicht I followit him, Quhill baith my febillit eyis grewe dim, Throw stairing [Wr. staring] on the starnes
