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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Kuoy, var. of Quoy n. (heifer). Cf. also Koy n. and Kuey n. —1573 Edinb. Test. 287.
Ane kow … ane kuoy of tua ȝeir ald … ane stirk