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Webster 1913 Edition


Owling

Owl′ing

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Noun.
[From
Owl
,
Verb.
I.
]
(O. Eng. Law)
The offense of transporting wool or sheep out of England contrary to the statute formerly existing.
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Webster 1828 Edition


Owling

OWL'ING

,
Noun.
The offense of transporting wool or sheep out of England, contrary to the statute.
[This explanation of owling favors the derivation of the word from wool.]