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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Away-cuming, vbl. n. [Away adv. 1.] Coming or departure from a place. 1563 Edinb. B. Deeds I. 89.
Sen his away cuming 1586 P. Gray Lett. 114.
Before my awaycoming 1621 Maxwell Mem. I. 327.
To the puir at ȝour away cumming, vj d 1662 Conv. Burghs III. 553.
In respect of … his seiknes at his away cuming
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