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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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To-hungin(g, p.p. Also: to hungyn, to hung, to hangit. [To- prefix1 and Hing v. 2.] Of a seal: Attached or appended (to a document).?1427 (1511) Prestwick B. Rec. 43.
For I had na propir sell of myne awine, witht instance I haif procurit the commone sell … to be to hungin1443 (1450) Reg. Great S. 85/2.
In witnes of the condiciounes and takkis beforesaide my sele is to hungin 1452 Maxwell Mem. I 173.
I haf to hungyn my sele 1501 Stirling Chart. 60.
The said venerable fadir has appendit and tohung the common sele of thar said place and abbay 1503 Maxwell Mem. I 223.
To thir present letterz my sele is to hunging 1535 Reg. Great S. 343/2 n.
In witness herof I have subscrivit thir presentis with my hand, and hes to hungin my proper sele of armes 1554 Misc. Bann. C. III 85.
Our sailis … till thir presentis ar to hangit
