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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1556, 1614-1664
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Ensewing, ppl. a. [e.m.E. ensuing (1604).] Following; coming after. — 1556 Edinb. B. Rec. II. 230.
Vpone quhat prices the malt salbe sauld in the moneth ensewing c1614 Mure Dido i. 814.
In honour of th' ensewing festivall c1650 Spalding I. 214.
That his Majestie wold ratefie the acts of the lait assemblie holdin at Glasgow, in the nixt ensewing parliament 1664 Ann. Banff I. 149.
[The Council] did elect the present provost … for the yeir enseweing
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