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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1456, 1507-1652
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Feing, vbl. n. Also: feyng, feying, fieing, fying. [f. Fe v.] Engagement by a fee; hiring for a fee. 1456 Hay I. 146/27.
Na in his condicioun of feyng was divisioun maid of his wageing, bot in blok, and somme 1507 Treasurer's Accounts III. 257.
For tua mennis expens and thre hors passand to London … , and for hors feying cummand hame 1557 Peebles B. Rec. I. 243.
To pas to Caidmure … with all … thair pleuchis baith for feying and borrowing 1572-5 Diurnal of Occurrents 218.
In this mene tyme, baith the pairties maid greit diligence in feing of men of weare 1617–8 M. Wks. Acc. XIV. 4 b.
To tua barroumen in arles at thair feing 1652 Stirling B. Rec. II. 315.
Payit at the feying of Steuart to be hangman in arralles
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