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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Gregeing, vbl. n. [Cf. ME. gregge, grege (1340); aphetic f. Aggrege v. 4; cf. Grage v.] ‘Aggravation’ or ecclesiastical censure. — 1554 Acts & Decr. X. 218.
Nochttheles thai … direct thair lettres of cursing, gregeing & reaggre[g]ing vpoun him for nocht compering to anser to the said libell
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