A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Quotation dates: 1460, 1587-1605
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Wringing, vbl. n. [ME and e.m.E. wringinge (c1350).] The action of a. Expressing sorrow. b. Squeezing moisture out of clothes. —a. 1460 Hay Alex. 18587.
Sic clamour greitting and gowling Wringing wrything ȝamering and ȝoutting Quhilk thair was maid for him a1605 Montg. Ch. & Slae 935 (Wr.).
Will ran red-wood … With wringing and flinging, For madnes like to mang —b. 1587 Acts III 508/1.
The saidis maisteris … sall furnishe thame … in meit drink clething bedding wesching and wringing
