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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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(Ransoning,) -yng, vbl. n.2 (? Erron. for, or altered form of, Rancing vbl. n. a, preparing timber for use as struts, etc.) —1531–2 M. Works Acc. (ed.) I 58.
To the wodwrychtis of Allway for clengeing and ransonyng of xv pece gestis ordanit and coft for the said new werk [sc. a platform]
