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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Quotation dates: 1420
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Sonȝeing, vbl. n. [Pres. p. of Sonȝe v.] Hesitating; hesitation. — c1420 Wynt. viii 160 (C).
And he sulde suere that, but fenȝheynge [E. sonȝeing] He sulde the arbitry declayr
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