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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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(Heding,) Heid(d)ing, Heydin, Heading, varr. of Hething n. (derision, mockery, scorn). — 1535 Stewart 15917.
To heir sic blame, The mekill scorne, the heidding and the schame Ib. 46541.
The lordis all … For his desyre to greit heiding him drawe [= drove] a1500 Peblis to Play 109.
Ane ȝoung man … began to lauche for heydin 1614 Forbes Defence 35 (J).
We … would laugh him to heading as a shameless lier 1611-57 Mure True Crucifixe 1171.
Hee laughs to heading their conceats