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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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(Wending,) Ventting, vbl. n. [ME wendyng (14th c.), the action of going, a journey, weendyng (c1440), the action of turning or changing.] ? The action of making a journey or ? altering events. —1534 Selkirk B. Ct. (ed.) 138.
And the inquest ordinet David Brydin to sweir that he had na vay nor ventting quhen his moder analiet the almery in his les aige and vas in Downblayne
