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Gosling
CIDE DICTIONARY
Gosling, n. [AS. g goose + -ling.].
- A young or unfledged goose. [1913 Webster]
- A catkin on nut trees and pines. Bailey. [1913 Webster]
THESAURUS
Gosling
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