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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1604-1614
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Drouping, Drowping, ppl. a. [Late ME. droupyng, e.m.E. drowpyng, drooping.] Hanging down. — 1604-9 Grahame Anat. Humors 30 b.
Gentlemen, with their drouping mustaches c1614 Mure Dido i. 61.
Raise ȝowr drowping heids
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