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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Engendring, vbl. n. [ME. engenderinge (c 1450).] Begetting. —a1400 Leg. S. xxi. 400.
Of the planetis sic mellynge In the tyme of engendryng Gerris weman do adultery