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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Answering, vbl. n. [Answer v. Also in ME. (c 1450) and later Eng.] A making answer or reply.1375 Barb. iv. 235 (thai mak ay thair ansuering in-till dowbill vndirstanding). c1420 Wynt. ix. 1070 (he made awnsweryng). ?1438 Alex. ii. 2677 (lo thare thy answering). 1473 Peebles B. Rec. 20 (dischargit of all compering and ansuering in the courtis). 1535 Stewart 18168 (he maid na ansuering). c1552 Lynd. Mon. 3088 (hir presumptuous answeryng). 1562-3 Winȝet I. 138/4 (ȝour anssuering to this tractate).
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