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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Away-rinning, vbl. n. [Away adv. 1.] Running away, absconding. — 1573–4 Bk. Old Edinb. C. VI. 62.
Gif onye prenteis rynnis away, … the maister sall … schaw at his away rynnyng that … it is nocht in defalt of the maister
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