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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Bown, prep. [ME. bove, buven, OE. bufan. Cf. abown Aboun.] Above. —1513 Reg. Cupar A. I. 290.
The thyrd onder the wod, and the quarter bown the wod