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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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(Descriving,) Descryving, vbl. n. [ME. descrivyng (c 1300).] Describing. — ?1549 Monro W. Isles 22.
Mony small Ilands quhairof the names are not … in reputation, but worthie of habitation or descryving
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