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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Domeraw, n. [ON. dómrof. Cf. Dumraw.] In Orkney, a fine for contempt of court. — 1576 Orkney. Oppress 49.
Quha that failȝeis to be quyt, becummis convict in ane domeraw, to be payit amang sa mony as is unquyt coniunctlie Ib.
Fyve gudlingis, quhilk is the haill sowme of ane domeraw
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