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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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(Viaging,) Wayaging, Voyaging, vbl. n. [17th c. Eng. voyaging (1611).] The action of travelling. b. An instance of this, a journey. — 1637 Johnston Diary I 267.
Al this moneth of August I had spent … in voyaging, quhat to Jerveswood quhat to Foulden —b. 1602 Dundee Shipping P. 76.
He newer [had?] ane better wayaging in his llayf
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