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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1522, 1610
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Bowgang, n. [Bow n.2] The use of pasture for a herd or stock of cows. —1522 Acts Lords of Council MS. XXXIII. 24.
The pasturing of lx of ky in bowgang 1610 Dunblane Test. III. 115.
Vpone the saidis landis … in bowgang xxxij grit ky
