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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Bowmerkis, -markis, n. pl. [Bow n.1] Butts for the practice of archery.1424 Acts II. 6/1.
That in ilk x li worth of lande thar be maid bowmerkis quhare … men may cum and … haif vsage of archary 1457 Ib. 48/2.
At the bowe merkis be maide at ilk paroch kirk … , and schuting be vsyt ilk Sunday 1491 Ib. 226/2.
Ilke parochoun … quhare it beis fundin that bow markis be nocht maid na schoting hantit
