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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Lounder, v. Also: Lunderand ppl. a. [Du. lunderen cunctari etc. (Plantijn and Kilian).] intr. To idle, skulk. —a1568 Bann. MS. 158 b/67.
He will nocht rys to the pott bot pischis amang the strais And lyis still lounderand as he had nocht to done