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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Lessing, vbl. n.2 [ME. (1357) lessyn(g)e (of pain): cf. Lessingvbl. n.1 and Les v.2] Alleviation, mitigation (of suffering). — ?1438 Alex. ii. Prol. 20.
For thy I will set myne intent To get lessing of my torment c1500-c1512 Dunb. lxvi. 100.
The formest hoip ȝit that I haue … Is in ȝour grace … Quhilk is ane lessing of my pane
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