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Owling \Owl"ing\, n. [From {Owl}, v. i.] (O. Eng. Law)
The offense of transporting wool or sheep out of England
contrary to the statute formerly existing. --Blackstone.
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Owl \Owl\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Owled}; p. pr. & vb. n.
{Owling}.]
1. To pry about; to prowl. [Prov. Eng.]
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2. To carry wool or sheep out of England. [Obs.]
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Note: This was formerly illegal, and was done chiefly by
night.
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3. Hence, to carry on any contraband trade. [Eng.]
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