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▪ I. foaling, vbl. n.|ˈfəʊlɪŋ|
[f. foal v. + -ing1.]
The bringing forth of a foal or of young.
1398Trevisa Barth. De P.R. x. vi. (1495) 377 A mere in traueylle of folyng. 1607Topsell Four-f. Beasts (1658) 258 It is mortal to their [Camels'] young ones to tast the dams milk for two dayes after their foaling. 1870Daily News 14 Apr., This early time of foaling is prejudicial to the strength..of foals.
▪ II. ˈfoaling, ppl. a.
[f. as prec. + -ing2.]
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1885Bell's Life 15 June 1/3 Foaling mares. |