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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Bewar, n. [f. bew- Beuch n. 3. Cf. e.m.E. bower (1652).] A bower-cable. —1586 Edinb. Test. XV. 549 b.
The … ankeris, saillis, mastis, kabillis, bewaris & ionkis quhilk war recoverit of the flie boitt
