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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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(Desiring,) Desyring, vbl. n. [ME. desyrynge (late 14th c.).] Desiring. desire. — ?1438 Alex. ii. 6694.
Reuing and wicked desyring … Garris the lord hated be a1500 Bk. Chess 216.
For the gret desyring Off the richt subtell ressonnis fynding … He had no mynd of erdly thing
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