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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1562-1563
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Kenling, n. [ME. kenlynge (c 1440), f. kendle v., var. of kindle(n, (of an animal) to bring forth young : see Kindling n.] Brood, issue. —1562-3 Winȝet I. 118 n.
The auld serpent and his poysonit kenling Juliane the Apostate