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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Reflowing, vbl. n. [e.m.E. and ME refloenge (1387), -flow-, f. Reflow v.] The action of flowing back or ebbing. —1535 Stewart 3378.
The sand Quhilk lyis … mony hillis hie, In the reflowing of the flude agane
