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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Insetting, vbl. n. [Set v.] a. Setting in position, installing. b. ? Leading or conducting in (water). —a. 1509 Stirling B. Rec. I. 74.
The … biggin and recentlie insetting of certane cruffis in and throw the watter of Forth 1538 M. Works Acc. V. 35.
Slitting and insetting of ane new hewin dur vpone the galry 1628 Misc. Maitl. C. III. 371.
To George Baquhannane glaissinwricht for insetting in the windowis … of … losenesb. 1565 Dysart Rec. 31.
John Brown alledged that John Inglis brack his ground for insetting of the water in upon his ground