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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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(Moving,) Mowynge, ppl. a. [e.m.E. moving, -yng. Cf. Movand.] Moving, flowing. —c1420 Wynt. i. 967 (C).
The watyr of Nyle our fletis it all Withe mowynge spryngis with outtyn spate
