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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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(Swevening,) Sweyning, ppl. adj. [f. as Sweveningvbl. n. Cf. also Sweven n.] Dreaming. — 1570 Sat. P. x 12.
Dame Dreming, all clad in blak sabill, With sweyning nymphis in cullouris variabill
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