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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Eschaping, Eschaiping, vbl. n. [f. Eschape,v.] Escaping, escape. 1375 Barb. vii. 54.
Sum men sais this eschaping Apon ane othir maner fell 1513 Doug. ii. ii. 148.
The Grekis, all ammovit For myne eschaping a1540 Freiris Berwik 566.
Off his eschaping in hairt he wes full fane 1614 Crim. Trials III. 324.
All thingis wer prepairit and in reddynes for his eschaiping
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