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Resolvin(g, vbl. n. [Late ME and e.m.E. resoluying (c1400).] The action of making up one's mind. — 1572 Buch. Detect. (1727) 152.
Gif ȝe had not mair changeit ȝour mynd … then I haue, ȝe suld not be now to ask sic resoluing 1588 Edinb. Presb. 8 Oct.
The kingis ministeris in cais of his nocht resoluin & subscriuin foirsaid to proceid againis
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