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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Alluvioun, n. [L. alluviōn-, alluvio, whence also F. alluvion, e.m.E. alluvyon (1550), alluvion.] Flowing (of the sea) to the shore. —1531 Bell. Boece I. p. xviii. (be alluvioun and pres of rageand watters); xxviii. (be alluvioun and flux of seis); xlviii.
