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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Quotation dates: 1686
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(Wyndrawing,) Uindrawing, vbl. n. [e.m.E. wyndrow n. (1523-34), winrow v. (1729).] The act of placing turfs, etc. in a row so that they will be dried by exposure to the wind. —1686 Alyth Par. Ch. 119.
[Sabbath-breaking] by working amongst turfs and uindrawing of them
