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Owling [Adjective] Webster's Dictionary 1828

Like an owl in look and habits.

Owling [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1828

1. The offense of transporting wool or sheep out of England, contrary to the statute.

2. [This explanation of owling favors the derivation of the word from wool.]

3. Glimmering or imperfect light.

Owling [Present participle and verbal noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

Owling [Verb intransitive] Webster's Dictionary 1913

The offense of transporting wool or sheep out of England contrary to the statute formerly existing.