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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Quotation dates: 1592, 1650-1651
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(Unpreching,) Unpreiching, Unpreaching, pres. p. [e.m.E. vnpreachynge (1549); Prech(e v.] Not, or without, preaching. — 1592 Lothian and Tweeddale Synod 41.
Anent the complante gevin in aganes Mr. Archibald Douglas, minister at Peblis, quha stayit thre or four Sondayis unpreiching a1651 Calderwood VI 633.
But his licence was granted upon conditiouns to keepe himself quiett, unpreaching, or going to synod or presbyterie
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