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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Ebbing, -yng, vbl. n. [ME. ebbyng(e, ebbinge, OE. ebbung.] Receding at ebb-tide. 14.. Acts I. 362/2.
That man … salbe atachit til ansuer … within the thrid ebbing of the see Ib. 384/2.
Giff ony fyndis a quhail besyde the ebbyng of the sey towart the flud merk c1515 Asl. MS. I. 160/17.
The se of the occeane … gevis ebbing and flowing 1513 Doug. x. vi. 4.
Mony abaid the ebbyng of the sand, Quhill the swarf fard wallys abak dyd draw
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