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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
†GAUNER, v., n.
I. v. 1. “To bark; applied to dogs when attacking a person” (Upp. Cld. 1825 Jam.); 2. “to scold with a loud voice” (Ib.).
II. n. 1. “The act of barking” (Ib.); 2. “a loud fit of scolding” (Ib.).
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