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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Glowming, Glooming, vbl. n. [f. Glowm(e,v.] Frowning, scowling. —1558-66 Knox I. 146.
From glowmyng thei come to schouldering 1645 Rutherford Tryal Faith (1845) 59.
Christ's gloomings … have much of heaven in them
