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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1925

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DROANG, n. A droning sound. [dro:ŋ]Rxb. 1925 E. C. Smith Mang Howes 24:
Ma lang Dander . . . cam ti an end . . . ti the droang o the Toon's clock.

[Onomat. variant of drone, phs. with influence from ring.]

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