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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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(Pouring,) Puring, vbl. n. [ME and e.m.E. pouryng (Chaucer), -ing(e, porynge, powring etc.] Pouring (out) (Pour(e v.1 1 c (2)). —1584 Melvill 177.
And puring out of His plages upon his cursed enemies
