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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Gruntil(l, v. Also: grountle. [Northern ME. gruntil (c 1400), f. grunt v.] To grunt. — a1568 Gyre-carling 20.
The carling schup hir in ane sow, and is hir gaitis gane, Gruntlyng our the Greik sie a1568 Bann. MS. 141 a/27.
Than kissit I hir anis or twyis, And scho to gruntill as a gryis 1606 Rollock 1 Thess. 9 (J).
Wilt thou … ay ly as a sowe muzling and grountling vpon the earth?
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