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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Taverning, vbl. n. [e.m.E. taverninge (1575), taverning (1580).] The practice of frequenting taverns. —1583 Edinb. B. Rec. IV 265.
Discharging … all catchpulling … drinking and taverning and siclyk, in tyme of sermoun on Sonday 1591–2 Perth Kirk S. in Lawson Bk. Perth 199.
No handwork, taverning, baking … or any other such like courses be used thereon [sc. on Sunday]
