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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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