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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Fou, Fow, n. [Substantival use of Fow a. Cf. Foul n.², Full n.] A bushel. — 1661 Melrose R. Rec. I. 334.
[Two bolls of oats] and ane small fow in to them 1665 Ib. II. 126.
A fou a pease 1702 Household Bk. Gr. Baillie 62.
For 5 fous oats to the mairs Ib. 65.
For meall … 18 bolls and 4 fous