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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Quotation dates: 1613-1638
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Under-coating, -cotting, Wnder-, Wndircotting, ppl. adj. [Underco(a)t v.] In fig. contexts: Festering. — 1613 Highland P. III 128.
This wndircotting [Lett. & St. P. Jas. VI 210, wndercotting] wonde sall be found heireftir moire incurable 1637 Rutherford Lett. (1664) 222.
My dumb sabbaths are undercotting wounds 1638 Rutherford Lett. (1894) 553.
A white skin over old wounds maketh an under-coating conscience
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