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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Drone, v. [? f. Drone n.; in e.m.E. from 1599.] intr. a. To talk tiresomely. b. ? To doze. —c1500-c1512 Dunb. xv. 8.
He that dronis ay as ane bee Sowld haif ane heirar dull as stane 1540 Lynd. Sat. 2221 (B).
I haif bene dronand and dremand on my ky
