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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Bow-land, n. [ON. búland: see Bow n.3] Homestead land. —1614 Orkney Rentals ii. 127.
Crowall, na scatt, quia bowland, … payis in land maillis 4 m. 4 st. cost
