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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Grufling, Gruling, adv. Also: -lyng and gruffling. [Northern ME. growfling, grufelynge (15th c.), ME. groflyng, groueling (14th c.). Only in 16th c. verse.] = Gruf(e)ling(i)s,adv. — 1513 Doug. iii. ix. 37.
Thairwith grulyng [R. gruflyng] on hys kneis He lappit me fast by baith the theys Ib. viii. Prol. 34.
The gudwif grulyng [R. gruffling] befor God gretis eftir grace 1535 Stewart 25689.
Than mony grume la grufling on the grnnd a1568 Scott xxxvi. 3.
Soir morning, grufling on my face
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