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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Bowland, Bowllin, ppl. a. [? MDu. boghelen to curve. Cf. Boull n.2] Bending, curving, twisting. —1513 Doug. iii. iv. 15.
With handis like to bowland byrdis clewis Ib. vi. ix. 135.
Ane hydduus grype with bustuus bowland beyk c1590 J. Stewart 210 § 41.
The bowllin beists quhilk I did meit Sprong from the former serpent
