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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1590
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(Plaining,) Planing, ppl. a. [e.m.E. plaining (1594), also plenynge (1483).] Expressing complaint or grief. —c1590 Fowler I. 24/9.
Lowe greif disdanis and planing plaintis