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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Dawning, vbl. n. [ME. dawninge (c 1300).] = Dawing. —1581 Edinb. B. Rec. IV. 194.
Allegeand that in dawning and downfalling of the nicht thai suffir all forbiddin guidis … to pas furth at the portis
