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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Handwrytting, -vryting, -wreting, n. [e.m.E. handwritinge (1534).] = Handwrit(t,n. — c1500-c1512 Dunb. lix. 16.
He has indorsit myn indyting With versis of his awin hand vryting [R. wrytting] c1590 J. Stewart 84/174.
The viwe handwreting of his onlie chois Ingrauit thair
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