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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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(Mummill-,) Mummelling, -ulling, Mumling, vbl. n. [ME. momlyng (c 1400), e.m.E. mumbling.] a. The action of mumbling. b. A mumbled utterance. —1559 Knox VI. 12.
Kneeling at the Lord's table, mummelling [(Calderwood mummulling] or singing of the letanie [etc.] a1568 Scott i. 92.
Mantand mort mvmlingis mixt with monye leis
