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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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(Persuading,) -swadding, vbl. n. [e.m.E. persuadyng (1530).] The action of persuading; persuasion. — 1651 Rec. Kirk Scotl. 638.
By preaching writing and perswadding to the contrary
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