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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Kais(e)ing, Kessing, n. [kais(e, kes, Cas(e n.2; Case v.] A casing. = Cas(e n.2 2 b. — 1623 Rec. Univ. Aberd. 282.
That … the kessing of the chymna heidis [be] helpit 1624 Peebles Gleanings 45.
Four geists to the steippill to be staneris to the kaiseing of the bell towis … , gevin to John Reuill for saxteine daillis that was dooris and mendit the … kaising of the bell towis
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