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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1515-1529
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Founding, vbl. n. [ME. foundyng (a 1400).] Laying of foundations. — c1515 Asloan MS I. 261/21.
Thai spendit thair gudis on kirkis founding 1529 Master of Works Accounts I. 6 b.
For mwilds to the maister mason for founding of durris and eismentis abone the woltis
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