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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Lesting, -yng, ppl. a. = Lestand ppl. a. 1 and 1 b .Also ay-lesting, Ay-lestand a. a1450 Fifteen Ois 173.
And grant me lufelesting thing That may my saule to blis ay bring a1500 Colk. Sow Proh. 34.
The lyfe is gone, the los lesting is lost 1537 Lynd. Depl. Magd. 10.
Thow chesit deith and lesting lyfe refusit a1605 Montg. Misc. P. xxiii. 13 (L).
Loo, this my dame dois work my lesting soir
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