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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Discussing, vbl. n. Also: -yng, -yne. [ME. discussyng (c 1450).] a. Discussion. b. Use of legal diligence (see Discus v. 3).a. c1475 Wall. vii. 405.
This discussyng I leif herroldis till end 1471 Acta Aud. 12/2.
The falsing of the dome, and discussyne therof in the parliament 1478 Acta Conc. 19/2.
A lettre … for the differring and cessinge of the discussing of a dome gevin in the burghe of Perthb. 1681 Stair Inst. iii. v. § 17.
Heirs … have the benefit of an order of discussing 1684 Decis. Lords F. 63.
There was in our law no order of discussing or distinction betwixt intrometting tutors and other tutors