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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Quotation dates: 1577-1578
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(Willing,) Vylling, vbl. n. [ME and e.m.E. willinge (1340), willyng (Chaucer).] The action of determining or choosing. — 1577–8 Misc. Spald. C. V 115.
To Thomas Dicksoun, for passing thryis thro the fredome, for vylling of new habitatioun, 12 s.
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