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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1556
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(Leging,) Ledgin, vbl. n. [Late ME. legging (15th c.), aphetic f. Allegeing vbl. n.: cf. ME. and e.m.E. lege, legge, leadge, aphetic f. Allege v.1] Citation. — 1556 Lauder Off. Kings 428.
That sum solistaris … Vincusis laweris in thare cause For all thare ledgin of the lawis
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