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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1596
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(Doun-,) Downe-lying, vbl. n. [e.m.E. (1603).] Lying-in. — 1596 Dalr. II. 282/3.
Almaist ilk ane at hame left his wyfe at the dounelying of barne
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