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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Quotation dates: 1578, 1685
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Strangling, vbl. n. Also: strongling. [ME and e.m.E. stranglyng (Chaucer), strangeling (Trevisa), strangling (1563); Strangil(l v.] The action of Strangil(l v. 1. — 1578 Reg. Privy S. VII 239/2.
Throw strangling and wyrreing of the said Johnne … quhairthrowch he deit 1685 Recs. of Old Tolbooth in Bk. Old Edinb. C. XI 29.
Joanet Wallace wardit … for strongling hir oune child
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