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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Quotation dates: 1604-1634
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Slavering, ppl. adj. [e.m.E. slauering (1576).] = Slaverand ppl. adj. — 1604-9 Grahame Anat. Hum. 30b.
If the kisse of such a slavering mouth be sweet 1634 Dumbarton B. Rec. 45.
Slavering … not wordie to be baillie
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