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Definition of Dwining
1. dwine [v] - See also: dwine
Lexicographical Neighbors of Dwining
Literary usage of Dwining
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Chronicles of the Canongate by Walter Scott (1828)
"Ay, truly," replied dwining ; " for the smithy churl under whose blow you have
suffered, has often done me despite and injury. He has thwarted me in council ..."
2. Chronicles of the Canongate by Walter Scott (1828)
"... replied dwining j " for the smithy churl under whose blow you have suffered,
has often done me despite and injury. He has thwarted me in council, ..."
3. The Bride of Lammermoor: And, A Legend of Montrose by Walter Scott (1878)
"for being up early and doun late for fourscore nights and mair wi' his dwining
daughter. But he may keep it for his ain leddy, cummers. ..."
4. The Fair Maid of Perth, Or, Saint Valentine's Day: Or Saint Valentine's Day by Walter Scott (1878)
"In a brief space every dangerous symptom disappeared, and dwining, ... Generous,
kind Master dwining, accept of his beads—they are made of ebony and silver— ..."
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