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Definition of Growlings
1. growling [n] - See also: growling
Lexicographical Neighbors of Growlings
Literary usage of Growlings
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Macmillan's Magazine by David Masson, George Grove, John Morley, Mowbray Morris (1899)
"To-U and Laish joined in the cry, but above the tumult could be heard the angry,
bestial growlings of the unseen tiger worrying his prey. ..."
2. The Chinese Recorder and Missionary Journal (1899)
"In the comparative peace we are now enjoying there are many growlings as of
distant thunder, ... It is only one of the many " growlings" referred to above. ..."
3. The Principles of Psychology by Herbert Spencer (1855)
"... and growlings, accompanying the destruction of prey; then, when they are
rendered nascent, they will in their turn render nascent the psychical states ..."
4. The Museum of Remarkable and Interesting Events: Containing Historical and (1844)
"On the top of this stone he placed the candle, and then went in search of the
bear, who from her growlings said gnashing of teeth, he concluded not far ..."
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