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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Convening, -veining, vbl. n. Also: -venyng, -veining, -veyning, -weyneing, -veening. [f. Convene v.] Assembling, meeting, or summoning. 1554 Edinb. B. Rec. II. 202.
The act maid anent the convenyng of the counsale on Friday vlklie 1558-66 Knox II. 499.
Causing the common bells to be rung, for the convening of the town to the effect aforesaid 1611 Rep. Southesk MSS. 14.
Concurring alwayes with your fellow justices at there conveyninges 1639 Johnston Diary 49.
To preveene the Earle of Humes conveening of the regiment of the Merse 1657 Aberd. B. Rec. IV 167.
That ther be no publict ringing of bells for conveening of any congregatiounattrib. 1600 Conv. Burghs II. 81.
That na liberty nor ewident be seillit … bot in presens of the counsale, … vpoun ane speciall conweyneing day 1643 S. Leith Kirk S. 44.
That Mr David Aldinstoune reader should have the conveining house in the hospital … to be a scool
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