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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Unbigging, vbl. n. [Biggin(g n. 2. Cf. Onbigging vbl. n. building (of fires).] ? Failure to build; ? pulling down, demolishing. —1595 Breadalbane Ct. Bk. 92.
The wrangus vnbigging of his part of the heid dyke