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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1611
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Stifining, n. [? Erron. for or altered f. Stif(f)ing n. Cf. 18th c. Eng stiff'ning (1704).] = Stif(f)ing n. 2 a. — 1611 Mar & Kellie MSS 67.
Canvis and stifining to your lordship's dublet, vij s.
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