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sowl
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sowl, v. t. [Cf. prov. G. zaulen, zauseln, G. zausen to tug, drag.].
To pull by the ears; to drag about. Shak. [1913 Webster]
sowl, v. i.
See Soul, v. i. [1913 Webster]
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