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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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*Drane, n. [e.m.E. drone (1502).] A droning speech. —c1500-c1512 Dunb. xv. 7.
Ane full, thocht he have caus or nane, Cryis ay, gif me, into ane drane
