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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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(Wailling,) Waling, -yng, vbl. n. [ME and e.m.E. waylyng, wailyng (both 14th c.).] Crying, lamentation, mourning. — 1513 Doug. ii vii 89.
Quhat for walyng of irus wordis fell … said by the damycell 1513 Doug. ii viii 83 (Sm.).
With dulefull scrike and waling all is confoundit 1513 Doug. iv i 70.
Quhiddir gif thou wilt alane in wedowhed Evir murnand thus waist away thy ȝowthed … Quhat wenys thou assys cald and gastis in grave Of al syk walyng ony fest sal haue?
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