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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Wissing, vbl. n. [ME and e.m.E. wussinge (c1200), wissing (c1220), wisshyng (1377), wishing (1561).] A wish, a desire. —1633 Johnston Diary I 36.
With quhat hopeles wissings read thou quhat folloueth
