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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Heis(e)ing, Heissing, vbl. n. [f. Heis v.] Hoisting. — 1554–5 Edinb. Old Acc. II. 44.
For pynor fie of the said dur, … and heissing up of it to the Charterhous in towis c1575 Balfour Pract. 620.
Gif ane tun … be tint in the winding or heising 1586 Edinb. D. Guild Acc. 263.
For … heissing of them to the stepill 1619 Edinb. B. Rec. VI. 394.
To four mariners for … hinging the hell and heising therof 1674 M. Works Acc. XXX. 8 b.
Heiseing wp of jeasts
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