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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Quotation dates: 1560-1570
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Temp(t)ing, vbl. n. [ME and e.m.E. temptyng (Manning).] The action of Temp(t v., temptation. — 1560 Rolland Seven Sages 4314.
I sall giue him temping 1563-1570 Buch. Wr. 50.
Gre[it] preparationis … wes maid aganis the regent … partlie be tempting of the said regentis mynd
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