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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Quotation dates: 1529
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(Unclenging,) Wnclengeing, vbl. n. [Clenging vbl. n.] Failure to cleanse. —1529 Edinb. B. Rec. II 17.
That na scaith nor infectione sall cum within his house … throw the wnclengeing of his gudis … and to remane be himself xv dayis efter his hame cummyn
