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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Hailsing, -yng, vbl. n. [ME. (a 1300).] Greeting, salutation. — c1400 Troy-bk. i. 329.
And gyf thay maid hyme fare hailsing He maid thame als fare welcommynge a1500 Gol. & Gaw. 703.
In that hailsing thai hynt grete harmys 1513 Doug. iii. i. 128.
We … The lattir hailsyng … schowtit thrys, Rowpand atanys, adew! Ib. vi. 89.
With rerd and favorabil hailsyngis furth he sprang 1535 Stewart 11603.
So hamelie hailsing and so ornat speich, Thair laureat langage ueidit nocht ane leich 1560 Rolland Seven S. 5389.
It is not ȝour honour, My pure hailsing to tak in displesour