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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Quotation dates: 1456
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(Varieing,) Varying, vbl. n. [ME and e.m.E. variynge (Wyclif), variyng (c1430), varyeng (1530), varying (1612).] The act of changing. (Varie v. 2.) — 1456 Hay I 255/14.
The said quene Jounelle was declarit of his obedience of lang tyme but varying
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