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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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(Counting,) Cownting, vbl. n. [ME. cowntynge, countynge (Wyclif).] Counting, reckoning. — c1420 Wynt. i. 301.
Swa rekynd thai in thaire cowntyng Than fra the warldys begynnyng
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