[f. as prec. + -ING1.] The action of the verb COMPLOT.

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1607.  St. Trials, Robert Drewrie (R.). The treacherous complotting and practises of priestes.

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1677.  Gilpin, Demonol. (1867), 26. The … complottings, and preparations of men in reference to certain undertakings.

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1877.  Blackie, Wise Men, 143. Our complotting shall not be in vain.

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