[f. LOW v.4 + -ING2.] That lows, as cattle do.

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1382.  Wyclif, Wisd. xvii. 18. The stronge vois of loowende bestes.

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1616.  B. Jonson, Forest, To Sir R. Wroth, 16. ’Mongst loughing heards.

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1750.  Gray, Elegy, 2. The lowing Herd winds slowly o’er the Lea.

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1882.  W. Worc. Gloss., (Proverbs) A lowing cow soon forgets her calf.

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