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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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(Key,) Keeing, vbl. n. [ME. keiȝe(n, keie v., e.m.E. key; f. Key n.1] Keying; appar., fastening by means of a ‘key’ or (metal or wooden) pin or wedge. — 1560 Edinb. Old. Acc. II. 97.
Thre lang wedis to the pulpet heid, foure boltis to the fute; and keeing of uther foure bolltis to the samyne
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