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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1577-1586
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Battering, vbl. n.1 [e.m.E. battering, battring, battreyng (1542); f. Batter v.1] a. Beating, hammering. Also battering studdy (= anvil). b. A battery. a1578 Pitsc. II. 90/17.
Withtin sex houris efter the battering was laid to 1583 Elgin Rec. I. 172.
Ane battering studdy 1586 Edinb. D. Guild Acc. 263.
Ane litill kettill ... quhilk he spilt in battering of it oure mekle
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