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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1500-1512
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Eldnyng, n. Also: endling; elduring; indilling. [Possibly representing OE ęlnung, < ęlnian to envy, be jealous (OED). Cf. Eindill, Eyndland, Indling.] ? Jealousy, suspicion. c1500-c1512 Dunb. Tua Mar. W. 119.
That carll … , That full of eldnyng [M. elduring] is, & anger c1500-c1512 Ib. 126.
For eldnyng [M. indilling] of that ald schrew c1500-c1512 Ib. 204.
Thar is bot eldnyng or [M. Than is bot endling and] anger ther hertis within
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