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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Upganging, vbl. n. [Gang v.] The action of going up or ascending. — 1608 Aberd. Eccl. Rec. 62.
That … na woman fornicatour … shal be sufferit to sitt on the piller of repentance having ony playdis about hir … bot that hir playdis be takin from hir … befoir hir vpganging to the piller
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