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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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(Tracing,) Traysing, -yng, Trasing, vbl. n. [ME and e.m.E. trasyng (1374-5), tracynge (Prompt. Parv.).] Stepping, sidestepping. Cf. Trace v. 3. —1513 Doug. x xiv 144.
Ennoyt of this deray, This irksum traysyng [Ruddim. trasing, Sm. traysing], iowkyng and delay