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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Witting, Witin(g, ppl. adj. [ME and e.m.E. wytynge (Piers Plowman), witting (1582).] a. Known (to a person), of which one is aware. b. Notorious. —a. c1500-c1512 Dunb. (OUP) 20/138.
I schrif me of all cursit cumpany In all tyme witting and unwiting me 1683 Lauder Notices Affairs I 410.
The forsaids acts of parliament meant only witing and wilfull converse with and concealling of them whom they knew to be rebells —b. 1562 Aberd. Eccl. Rec. 8.
Pandarousse … with witins huirmongeris and harlottis to be baneist siclik
