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Webster 1913 Edition

Owling

Owl′ing

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

Webster 1828 Edition

Owling

OWL'ING

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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.]

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