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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Murnand, ppl. a. [North. ME. (Cursor M.), OE. murnende: cf. Murning.] That feels or expresses grief; grieving, sorrowing. —1513 Doug. iv. iv. 80.
And on the hillys hie toppis … Sat murnand nymphis hait Oreades