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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Noying, vbl. n. [e.m.E. noynge (Caxton), noying.] Vexation, annoyance, or grief. —1590 Burel Pilgr. ii. § iv.
Wearie men … Whois noying to ioying Wes changit suddenlie
