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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1579-1608
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(Mouling,) Mowl(l)in(g, vbl. n. [ME. (14th c.) and e.m.E. moul-, mowlynge.] Moulding, becoming mouldy. (Also *Hairmoulling n.) — 1579 Despauter (1579).
Rancor, mowlling [1617, mowling] or rottinnes 1608 Dunferm. B. Rec. II. 46.
For preservation off the … wryttis … fra mowllin and consumption
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