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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Trailling, vbl. n. [ME and e.m.E. trayling (14th c.), traillyng (Piers Plowman).] The action of dragging. (Trail(l v. 1.) —1597 Misc. Spald. C. I Pref. 52.
For trailling of Manteith throw the streittis of the town in ane cart 1641 Aberd. B. Rec. III 269.
Convict … for putting violent handis on Elspet Craig … and for trailling hir in be the curtch to hir sellar
