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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Harting, Hairting, vbl. n. [ME. hartyng (15th c.), var. of herting (c 1250).] Heartening, encouragement. — a1500 Seven S. 551.
Ane litill harting had he ȝit 1571 Corr. M. Lorraine 443.
I marvell gretly of your lordship unkyndnes, … the quhilk givis me evill harting 1596 Dalr. II. 218/3.
He farther gyues thame gud harting and bald curage a1650 Row p. xxii.
In hairting of him … to byd still langer
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