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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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(Mould-,) Mowldnes, n. [e.m.E. (north.) mowldnes (1483), f. e.m.E. and late ME. mould(e, mowlde n. and v.: cf. Mould a.] Mouldiness, mouldy growth, mould. —1595 Duncan App. Etym.
Mucor, hery mowldnes
