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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Dissolving, vbl. n. Also: -veing, -vyne; desolving. [ME. dyssolvyng (1388).] Breaking up; dissolution. — 1471 Acta Aud. 14/2.
Nocht withestanding the dissoluing of the … summondis c1515 Asl. MS. I. 236/10.
At the dissolvyne of the said parliament 1584 Conv. Burghs I. 196.
Befoir the desoluing of this conuention 1644 Aberd. B. Rec. IV. 17.
Schortlie efter dissolveing of the watch 1676 Colquhoun Chart. 277.
At the dissolving of the said kirk
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