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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1500-1501
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Bow-kist, n. [Bow n.1] ? An arched chest. — 1500–1 Acts Lords of Council II. 477.
A Flandris kist, a bow kist, … ane creil keist
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"Bow-kist n.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 19 Dec 2025 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/dost/bow_kist>
