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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Despising, vbl. n. [ME. (Wyclif).] Contempt, scorn. — 1456 Hay I. 204/18.
Gif he levis it untane for despising of the sacrament Ib. II. 11/13; etc.
Quhen despising of justice come in the warld
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