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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Grass, v. [e.m.E. grasse (1523).] tr. and intr. To pasture; to graze. —1674 Cunningham Diary 3.
His proportion of grassing the millers 2 ky 1688 Reg. Privy C. 3 Ser. XIII. 313.
Ther best horse being in the hills grassing
