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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1671
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Mouldering, n. [Cf. e.m.E. moulding (1643 in this sense) and Muldry n. b.] A moulding in masonry or joinery. — 1671 Mylne Master Masons 170.
That it be good handsome rough work with handsome moulderings for the windowes
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