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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Bowplace, n. [Bow n.2] A place where a ‘bow’ is kept or pastured. —1561 Reg. Dunferm. 427.
The bouplaces and wedder gangis within the parrochin 1617 Reg. Great S. 572/2.
Villam et terras de Over Glenmarkie, cum lie bowplaces (vel brewplaces)
