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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Sound, n.3 [Sound v.2 a. Cf. e.m.E. sounde (1584) an act of sounding with the lead, and ME and e.m.E. soundynglyne (1336).] A sounding-line or -lead. —c1620 Boyd Zion's Fl. 19.
Ho! Pilot, cause cast out the sound before And try how deepe wee draw if lesse or more
