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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1375
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Effraying, vbl. n. [f. Effray v.] Becoming afraid. — 1375 Barb. ix. 599 (E).
Thai war stonayt for effraying 1375 Ib. xii. 571.
Quhen the Inglis men has sene The erle and all his men … Faucht sa stoutly, but effraying
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