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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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(Smothering,) Smuddering, vbl. n. [ME and e.m.E. smeoðrinde (a1200), smotheryng (1401), smorthering (c1475), smoothering (1586); Smother v.] Const. up: Concealment. — 1594 Colville Lett. 148.
Which [delay] is bot a smuddering wp of the fyir and no quenching tharof
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