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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Onbigging, vbl. n. [On adv. 2; Biggin(g vbl. n. 2 c.] The building of (fires). —1591 Elgin Rec. II. 18.
The superstitious and idolatrous onbigging of bein missommer and Pettir fyiris
