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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1405-1432, 1533-1602
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Giffing, vbl. n. Also: giffyng, gyffing, gyffyn, giffin. [f. Gif v.] Giving. 1405 Lennox Mun. 57.
The gyffing and the patronage of the said kirk 1432 Charter (Reg. H.) No. 285.
Witnes at the giffyng of the said sesyngis c1420 Wynt. vi. 1409 (W).
How he In his bischoprik gat entre With giffin and symony 1533 Proceedings of Society of Antiquaries II. 397.
For the gyffyn of the clerkschip of the paroche kyrk 1572 Inverness B. Rec. I. 211.
Quhilk horse hes inleakit and deit … in giffing of cauld draff and watter to him (a1570-86 Dunb.) Maitland Folio MS xcii. 292.
Eftir giffing we will speik of taking 1602 Shetland Sheriff Ct. 24 b.
William Fischer is accuseit for the giffing of ane prewie dittay aganis … honest nychtbouris
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