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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Haling, -yng, Hailling, vbl. n.¹ [ME. halynge (c 1440), f. Hale v.¹] Hauling; also attrib. with tow. — 1562 Prot. Bk. J. Drummond 10 b.
He wes in possessioun of the fisching vpone Tay … be vertu of ane lettre of tak … be pyling, halyng and drawing 1599 Reg. Great S. 329/2.
Cum … salmonum piscaria super aqua de Done, cum lie landing et hailling dicte piscarie consuet — 1562–3 Treas. Acc. XI. 248.
To certane werkmen for halyng and monting of the samyn [gun, etc.] to the toure heid 1585 9th Rep. Hist. MSS. App. II. 193/1.
Fyve haling towis