A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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(Ȝowling,) Youling, ppl. adj. [Ȝowle v. Also in the later dial.] That howls. —c1590 Fowler I 193/12.
I mak thir verse … Disturbd with youling hounds … And kekling crawes
