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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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(Resuming,) Resumyng, vbl. n. [Late ME and e.m.E. resumyng (c1470); Resume v.] ? The action of recapitulating (facts, etc.). But cf. e.m.E. resume = to go on again with (a discourse, etc.) (1600). — 1586 Warrender P. in Rait & Cameron King James's Secret 167.
We fand her majestie at the resumyng of our offres … inclyned to considder mair depelie of thame
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