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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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(Smering,) Smeiring, vbl. n. [ME and e.m.E. smering (14th c.), smearing (1611); Smere v.] The action of Smere v. 2, in attrib. use. —1643 Edinb. Test. LX 246b.
Ellevin barrellis of smeiring tarre at v lib. viij s. the barrell
