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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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(Widdilling,) Widling, Wedling, vbl. n. [Wid(d)ill v.] Cursing, swearing. — 1551 Hamilton Cat. 63.
Thai that will nocht chasteis or snibe thair barnis fra lesingis sweiring banning and widling 1562–3 Inverness Rec. I 97.
Injurious wordis giffin to Donye Hendre and bannyng and wedling of him
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