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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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(Cludding,) Clouding, n. [e.m.E. (1654), but in Sc. with vowel as in Clud n.] Dark looks. —1681 Colvil Whig's Suppl. ii. 31.
For all thy frownings and thy cloudings, I would send sun-shine through thy puddings