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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Roring, ppl. adj. [Midl. and south. ME and e.m.E. roryng (Wyclif); Rore v., in place of Raring ppl. adj.] That roars or bellows; that makes a loud noise. —c1590 Fowler I 221/5.
Seing roring seis from roks rebound 1581-1623 James VI Poems I 86/22.
The roring deip a1597-1617 Hist. Jas. VI (1825) 296.
Yit Sathan wha still gois about lyk a roring lyon seking to devore us [etc.]
