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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Burning, vbl. n. Also: bournyng. [f. Burn(e v. Cf. Birning vbl. n.] Burning; branding. a1578 Pitsc. I. 95.
The burneing of Stirviling 1584 Acts III. 302/2.
Statutis maid … concerning the measure of salmound, … gageing, burning, and measuring thairof 1599 Conv. Burghs II. 60.
Anent the office of … burneing of all hoghedis and barrellis of herring a1668 Chron. Perth 3.
The bwrnyng of Scone

b. Attrib. with glas, irne, mark, seal. 1597 Edinb. Test. XXX. 162 b.
Auchtene burning glasis — 1586 Edinb. D. Guild Acc. 258.
The bournyng irins that … markis the fourlettis 1626 Edinb. Test. LIII. 323.
Ane burning irne — 1692 Conv. Burghs IV. 153.
Each royall burrow that makes casks … to keep ane burning sale Ib. 154.
A publict burning mark