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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Fawning, vbl. n. [ME. fawnyng, faunyng (a 1300), vawenunge (a 1225).] Fawning. —a1400 Leg. S. xviii. 1400.
The lyone thane mad hyme fawnynge, & takine of pece with beknynge
