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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1591-1664
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Mid(d)ling, vbl. n. [Cf. Meddil(l)ing.] Dealings. — 1591 Bk. Univ. Kirk II. 782.
So they wald not think evill that the Kirk proceid in … middling ecclesiastically 1615 Melrose P. 218.
He on nawayis wald haue ony midling with thame c1650 Spalding I. 257. c1650 Ib. 346.
Nor to tak midling betuixt thair King and them 1664 Glasgow B. Rec. III. 33.
Throw his middling with the rent the poor … are … wronged
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