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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Birning, Byrnyng, ppl. a. [Later var. of Birnand. Cf. Burning ppl. a.] Burning (lit. and fig.). 1513 Doug. iv. Prol. 4.
Byrnyng, carnail, hait delyte 1533 Bell. Livy I. 100/8.
Ane man of feirs and birnyng spreit c1552 Lynd. Mon. 5984.
The euerlestyng byrning fyre 1560 Rolland Seven S. 335/19.
In that greit birning heit 1585 James VI Ess. 73.
Through birning drouth 1597 Misc. Spald. C. I. 160.
Ane birning coll