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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Graving, vbl. n. Also: grawin(g, graffing. [ME. gravynge (a 1340), f. Grave v.] a. Burying. b. Engraving.a. c1420 Wynt. v. 2604.
He hym meikyd … That hym forjugyd fra grawyng [C. berying]b. 1485 Acta Conc. *117/1.
Awing to him for certan stuff of copper … and graffing of irnis 1490 Lanark B. Rec. 7.
To Tom Ker for the grawin of breide irnis, a merk 1542 Treas. Acc. VIII. 127.
For graving of the Kingis grace armes, with vnicornes, thrissillis, and fleurdelyces vpoun the samin pece 1558 Ib. X. 438.
For sinking and graving of ane double falcone berand the Quenis grace [armis], and subscription 1599 Ib. MS. 61.
To George Heriot … , goldsmyth, … for graving of tuentie aucht almesies vpoun the said copburde