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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Firdo(u)n, v. [F. fredonner.] intr. and tr. To warble. Also firdoning, friddoning vbl. n. —a1605 Montg. Ch. & Slae 96 (Wr.).
Compleetly and sweetly She firdound flat and sharp 1587-99 Hume iii. 185.
Their firdoning the bony birds, In banks they do begin Ib. vii. 207.
Douce friddoning of flutes Ib. 158/74.
The sweet singing birds firdoning their notes after their kinde
