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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1460-1499
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Encressing, vbl. n. [ME. encresynge (14th c.).] Increase. — a1499 Contemplacioun of Synnaris 1351.
All erdlie pane … Of our gud werkis suld ay caus encressing c1460 Regimine Principum 96 (M).
His delyt suld be to encressing For hie honour, greit wirschip and renowne
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