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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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(Raining,) -yn, vbl. n.1 [e.m.E. rainyng (1557), -ing (1611).] The action of Rain v.; the falling of rain. — 1572-5 Diurn. Occurr. 218.
The day being sa ranye that scantlie hagbutis mycht schute for rainyn

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