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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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(Doun-,) Down-throw, adv. and prep. Also: don(e)-throu. [Doun adv. 1 b.] Downwards through (a certain space), in contrast to Up-throw. 1456 Peebles B. Rec. 117.
The throgat sal serf tham bath vp throu and don throu 1464 Charter (Reg. H.) C.O. No. 59.
That the said John … bruk and joise the south tenement vpthrou and donethrou in lynth and breid as it lyis, ande the saide Thomas … the north tenement vpthrou and donethrou in lynth and breid as it lyis 1481 Peebles B. Rec. 189.
With fre ische and intre vpthrow and down throw to the water 1662 Ib. II. 51.
He hes onlie libertie … to his yaird and barne … upthrow and down-throw the said John Turnbulles cloise