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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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(Tymmering,) Tymbring, Timbering, vbl. n. [ME and e.m.E. timbrunge (c1175), timbering (1591); Tymmer v.] The action of furnishing (a building, etc.) with (its) wooden elements. —1632 Glasg. Univ. Mun. III 485.
For timbering the roof of the gardners hous, laying the loft thairof, making of dores and ledders 1674 Sheriffhall Coal Accompt 18 April.
For cutting a tree and making 2 rowes thairof & monting the same for tymbring the new sink ?c1690 J. M. Beale Fife Schools 221.
The schoolmaster should be permitted to cut also such timber in the yirds as will suffice for building & timbering the schoole
