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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Escheving, Esheving, vbl. n. [f. Escheve,v.] Achieving. — ?1438 Alex. ii. 5479.
Bot ȝit, or all the play be done, The hardest lyis at the escheuing Ib. 5638.
The charge … Lyis hale in the esheuing
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