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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Ameising, Amesing, vbl. n. [f. Ameise,v. So ME. amesyng (14th c., once).] Abatement; moderation. — c1420 Wynt. iv. 733.
The fychtyng thre dayis lestyd owt, But trew takyn, or departyng, Or ony kyn othire ameyssyng [W. amesing]
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