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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1400
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Distreyning, vbl. n. [ME. (Wyclif); cf. Distreigne v.] Distraint. — c 1400 Wemyss Chart. 38.
Gif ony of the partis favty wil nocht assythe til vthir but ony distreynyng
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