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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1400
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Doun-ryvyng, vbl. n. [Doun adv. 2 b.] Pulling down; demolishing. — c1400 Troy-bk. ii. 854.
Thow vggis notht the inbrynging [leg. brynning] Of it, ne yhit the doune-ryvyng
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