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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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(Questiouning,) Questionyng. Appar. erron. for Questing vbl. n. by confusion with Questioun n. and F. questionner to question (14th c. in Godef.). — 1375 Barb. vi 95 (E).
He herknyt, & herd … A hundis questionyng [C. quhistlyng] on fer Ib. 102.
For ane hundis questionyng [C. quhestlyng] He wald nocht wakyn his menȝe
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