Owling

Owl´ing

(O. Eng. Law) The offense of transporting wool or sheep out of England contrary to the statute formerly existing.

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Owling

OWLING, Eng. law. The offence of transporting wool or sheep out of the kingdom.
2. The name is said to owe its origin to the fact that this offence was carried on in the night, when the owl was abroad.

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