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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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(Ventouryng,) Venturing, ppl. adj. [e.m.E. ventring (16th c.), venturing (1599).] Bold, daring. — 1626 Garden Worthies 56.
Thy venturing valour … Depostulats also digne deserv'd a praise … As that old Argo … That got so great a glorie … For gaining gallantlie the golden fleece
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