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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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(Stelebow,) Steil bow, n.2 [Stele n. and Bow n.1 Cf. ME stel boȝe (Layamon), stele-bowe (a1400-50) ? a stirrup and e.m.E. stele bowe (Coverdale) a cross-bow.] ? The steel plate protecting the saddlebow of a war saddle. See also Stele sadill. — 1508 Treas. Acc. IV 120.
For dichting of viij steil bowis; ilk pece xij d.
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