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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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†SYNING-GLASS, n.comb. A mirror, looking-glass (Rxb. 1825 Jam.). Cf. n.Eng. dial. seening-glass, id.
[A corrupt form of E.M.E. seeing-glass, with s.Sc. sei for see (P.L.D. § 103).]
