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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1590
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Promening, vbl. n. [Promen(e v. Cf. Promeneding.] Promenading, walking or riding at leisure for recreation. — c1590 Fowler II 109/16.
Philopæmenis, prince of Achaia, … sometymes ryding or promening with his familiars on the feilds … proponed vnto thame in his promening [etc.]
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