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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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(Grudging,) Grugeing, vbl. n. [ME. grugg-, grudgynge (c 1440).] Grudging, reluctance. —c1500-c1512 Dunb. xvi. 7 (B).
Sum gevis with grugeing [v.r. grunching] and with pane
