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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Quotation dates: 1561
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Sanding, vbl. n. [Cf. Sand v. b] The inundating of (land) with sand (by sea or wind). — 1561 Reg. Episc. Morav. Pref. xix.
Quhairof sixteen chalders … is defalcat for inundatioun and sanding of the landis be watteris and wound
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