Owl, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Owled p. pr. & vb. n. Owling.]
1. To pry about; to prowl. [Prov. Eng.]
2. To carry wool or sheep out of England. [Obs.]
Note: ☞ This was formerly illegal, and was done chiefly by night.
3. Hence, to carry on any contraband trade. [Eng.]
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