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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Turfing, Turwing, vbl. n. [17th c. Eng. turving (1649), turfing (1677).] a. The right to cut turf on a piece of land. b. The action of covering a roof with turf. —a. 1457 Stirlings of Keir 231.
Halding and to be hade … the forsaide lande … in myllis … in peting, turwing, and coling [etc.] —b. 1663 Melrose Reg. Rec. II 69 (see Turfe v.).
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