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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Gersing, vbl. n. [f. Gers v.] Grazing. 1566 Lanark B. Rec. 33.
Quhen he rasafit the samin [scheip] in gersing 1566 Ib. 33.
Allegeand that he tuik ane mair and foill of his in gersing 1577 Douglas Corr. 227.
Guidis takin be Scottismen in keping and gersing 1590 Reg. Privy C. IV. 503.
With sa mekill in the outfeild … as wald be … four sowmes pasturing and gersing 1601 Crim. Trials II. 365.
Fourscoir heid of nolt, quhilk wes in gersing on the samin landis ?1549 Monro W. Isles 41.
Ane ile callit Cransay, … ane boney ile for corne and gerssing