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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Fownyng, vbl. n. [e.m.E. fawning (1598), f. fawne v. (1481). Cf. Fowne n.] Bearing of fawns. —1579 Reg. Privy C. III. 173.
During the present seasoun of fownyng of the deir
