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Preserving, -eing, Preserwing, vbl. n. [e.m.E. preserving (c 1470).] Protecting, keeping from perishing, keeping safe. (Preserve v. 1 and 2.) b. Preventing (something to be guarded against). — a1578 Pitsc. II 12/29.
Ane gret armie … for preserwing and keiping of the ȝoung quein 1640 Dundonald Par. Rec. 467.
Let them have for preserving and sharpning thair ingynes some recreatioun 1655–6 Misc. Spald. C. V 179.
For 3 els of stronge blak silk louping, sowed and tyed upon the tuo best mortclothis, for preserwing of them oncutted with the soldieres swordis att buriales 1674 Sheriffhall Coal Accompt 31 Jan.
For preserving the work from drowneing —b. 1696 Lanark B. Rec. 259.
Ane act … ordering the south syde of the burn to be laid in and for preserveing the out breaking of the burn
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