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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Langing, ppl. a. [e.m.E. longynge (1509).] Yearning, desiring. —1567 G. Ball. 219.
Gif … we … leif this art of langing lust c1590 J. Stewart 157/2.
Greif is in luif ane lustie langing lyf
