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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Anker-tow, n. Also: anchor-. [Tow n. (rope). Cf. Du. ankertouw, G. ankertau.] An anchor-rope. —1602 Conv. Burghs II. 144.
The anker tow that is slippit … salbe payit be bayth the schipis 1637 Rutherford Lett. (1862) I. 271.
The anchor-tow abideth fast within the vail
