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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Leming, vbl. n. [ME. lemynge (1387), f. Leme v.] Shining, gleaming. —a1605 Montg. Ch. & Slae 317 (L).
With streming and leming Throw lychtnes of that lamp
