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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Waving, vbl. n. [e.m.E. wayving (1596), waving (1654).] The action of refusing to deal with a matter, an instance of this. (Wave v. b.) —1690 Shields Grievances and Sufferings 14.
Many, for … waving the question, as reckoning themselves not oblieged to answer, were cruelly condemned
