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1.
souen
v.(1)
174 quotations in 6 senses
Sense / Definition
(a) To scatter seed on the ground for growth, sow; also
fig.
;
souen and (other) setten, setten and (or) souen
[see also
setten
v.
3.
(a)];
souen in flesh
, act according to one's carnal nature, perform…
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