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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Bow, v.2 [f. Bow n.1] tr. To provide with a bow or handle. —1590 Edinb. Test. XXII. 69 b.
xvj caldrounes bowand in Robert Towartis buytht 1650–1 Misc. Spald. C. V. 171.
For boweing the pannis to the sojoris