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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Schenting, vbl. n. [e.m.E. sending (a1220), schending (a1300); S(c)hent v.] To be in schenting, to be a cause of disgrace or reproach. — c1520-c1535 Nisbet Ep. Ald Test. xxxix 16.
And Thi pepile ar in schenting [P. schenschipe; Vulg. opprobrium] to almen be our cumpas
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