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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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(Wanding,) Wandding, vbl. n. [Wand v.] An act of beating with a switch; punishment. —1585–6 Reg. Privy C. IV 44.
Thay have compellit thame, be onlaying of foull hands and feirfull kynd of wanddingis to satisfie thair unressonable impostis