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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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(Wauchting,) Waighting, vbl. n.2 [e.m.E. waifting (1559), waftyng (1577); Wauchtar n.] The action of convoying or transporting by sea. —1631 Stirling's Royal Lett. II 539.
Wheras we have bene pleased to grant warrants … for levyeing and transporting some regiments … and being verie desyreous that ȝow would use ȝour best meanes … for waighting them safelie over
