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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1653
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Rovery, n. [Appar. nonce-formation, f. or f. as Rove v., influenced by Revery n., Rav(e)ry n.] A mental wandering, straying of the thoughts. = Roving vbl. n. c. — 1653 Binning Wks. 141.
How many impertinencies, and roveries, and wanderings, are throughout the day?
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