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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Questing, -yng, vbl. n. [e.m.E. questyng (Malory). Cf. Quest n.1 3, also ME and e.m.E. quest v., OF quester to search for, hunt. Cf. also Questingppl. adj.] The howling or baying of dogs. Cf. Questiouning vbl. n. — 1513 Doug. xiii iii 32.
[The hounds] Thar quhyngng and thar questyng [Sm., Ruddim. questing] at his will Refrenys
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