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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
(Greting,) Greitt-, Greeting, ppl. a. [Grete v.1] Weeping, crying. — 1588 King Cat. 39.
With greitting eyes vaiting for ws in the coaste of the heavenlie countrie 1616 Perth Kirk S. 271, Ib. 288.
To remove greeting bairns furth of the kirk 1676 Blair Autob. 210.
Away with him, he is a greeting devil
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